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Texas Innovation Fund is a grant from the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office, operated through the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF), that funds semiconductor-related research, workforce development, and infrastructure projects at Texas educational and research institutions.
A recent $700,000 TSIF grant to the University of Texas at Dallas supported a hands-on cleanroom training facility for students in semiconductor manufacturing. Award amounts vary by project. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education and private business entities with an established Texas presence working on semiconductor innovation, research, design, or manufacturing.
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Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To The University Of Texas At Dallas | Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To The University Of Texas At Dallas April 10, 2026 | Austin, Texas Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $700,000 has been extended to The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) for a training cleanroom project on their campus in Dallas.
“Texas is where the workforce of tomorrow is training for the high-skill, in-demand jobs that support continuous innovation in technology,” said Governor Abbott. “With this TSIF grant, UT Dallas will expand access to hands-on training in a real-world cleanroom environment.
Working together with our higher education partners and leaders in semiconductor research, design, and manufacturing, we are advancing Texas’ leadership for decades to come. ” UT Dallas will equip a small-scale training cleanroom to be located in the Research Operations West (“ROW”) building on the UT Dallas campus, which is also home to the Center for Harsh Environment Semiconductors and Systems.
The project includes equipment to teach participants about basic cleanroom operations, safety, and processing, offering hands-on experience that will support the growth of a vital semiconductor workforce for the region.
“The University of Texas at Dallas expresses its gratitude for the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium and the Texas CHIPS Office for their leadership in enhancing semiconductor activities within Texas,” said UT Dallas Vice President for Research and Innovation Dr. Joseph J. Pancrazio.
“This matching grant will enable UT Dallas to advance its semiconductor workforce initiatives across North Texas by establishing a small-scale training cleanroom.
This facility will provide essential training in cleanroom operations, safety protocols, and semiconductor processing to students at various educational levels— high school, community college, undergraduate, and graduate—as well as newly recruited employees in semiconductor manufacturing firms.
” “Texas continues to lead the nation in innovation, and investments like this ensure that leadership endures for generations,” said Senator Bob Hall. “The University of Texas at Dallas is playing a critical role in preparing a highly skilled workforce right here in North Texas.
This grant will give students and future professionals hands-on experience in a field that is vital to both our state’s economy and our national security. ” View more information about UT Dallas .
Governor Abbott signed the Texas CHIPS Act into law in 2023 to establish the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF), a grant program to continue Texas’ leadership in semiconductor research, design, and manufacturing, as well as the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium (TSIC).
These programs, administered by the Texas CHIPS Office , a division within the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office in the Office of the Governor, are designed to leverage Texas’ investments in the semiconductor industry, encourage semiconductor-related companies to expand in the state, further develop the expertise and capacity of Texas institutions of higher education, and maintain the state’s position as the nation’s leader in semiconductor manufacturing.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Private businesses and organizations in Texas with innovative projects. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office Incentive & Financial Programs is sponsored by Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office. Offers various grants, financing, and tax refund programs to promote economic development, job creation, and capital investment, partnering with local governments and other entities to deliver programs targeted at small businesses.
Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology & Innovation (JETI) Program is a grant from the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office that funds large, capital-intensive economic development projects bringing new investment and high-paying jobs to Texas communities. Created by House Bill 5 of the 88th Legislature, JETI is a competitive incentive program targeting manufacturing facilities, dispatchable electric generation, natural resource development, high-tech infrastructure equipment, and critical infrastructure construction or expansion. Renewable energy and energy storage projects are excluded. Companies planning new capital-intensive projects in eligible categories may apply.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in creating innovative, disruptive technologies with commercial potential or societal benefit, including projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies. Specialty tubing could be relevant for agricultural equipment or renewable energy systems.