The new federal office aims to accelerate mega-investments and revamp CHIPS Act oversight. Against the backdrop of rising global competition and ongoing industrial policy debates, on March 31, 2025, President Trump...more
In 2023 and the early months of 2024, there has been a flurry of agency activity to implement key programs enacted under the CHIPS and Science Act—directing benefits to the semiconductor industry.
From December 1, 2023, to...more
The CHIPS R&D Office is advancing innovation and creating opportunities across industry.
$11 billion has been appropriated to the CHIPS Research and Development Office to advance research and development of semiconductor...more
8/10/2023
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The proposed rule tightens restrictions on activities by “affiliates” and clarifies scope of statutory clawbacks.
The Department of Commerce released a proposed rule imposing guardrails preventing the “improper use of...more
4/3/2023
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With more application windows for projects across the infrastructure, energy and technology sectors opening in the first three quarters of 2023, businesses should begin preparing now. Applicants must meet certain compliance...more
4/3/2023
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First funding opportunity announced for commercial front-end and back-end semiconductor fabrication facilities.
On February 28, 2023, the first funding opportunity opened under the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce...more
The legislation is the result of months of negotiations between Congressional Democrats and Republicans to support domestic semiconductor manufacturing and related research and workforce development efforts.
The topline...more
8/1/2022
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