CHIPS Research and Development

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CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Deadline: Sep 30, 2029

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)

$143.7M FY2025

$11M

FY24*

$143.7M

FY25*

* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 11.042 (USAspending.gov).

Activate Global Inc $5,000,000
Octave Photonics Llc $504,014
Hummingbird Precision Machine Co. $309,130
Tiptek, Llc $291,043
Tech-X Corporation $289,992
Exigent Solutions, Inc. $289,965
Laser Thermal Analysis, Inc $289,831
Sigray, Inc. $289,703
Direct Electron, L.P. $289,692
Steam Instruments Inc $289,529

Program Objective

The CHIPS Research and Development Office (CHIPS R&D) aims to accelerate the development and commercial deployment of foundational semiconductor and microelectronics technologies by establishing, connecting, and providing access to domestic tools, resources, workers, and facilities. The funding and programming provided by CHIPS R&D will support research and development in semiconductor-related areas including but not limited to materials & substrates; capital equipment; metrology; design; assembly & manufacturing; and software. These programs will support collaboration across large and small businesses; educational institutions; eligible federally funded research & development centers (FFRDCs); Manufacturing USA institutes; non-profit organizations; and government. CHIPS R&D will cultivate a vibrant and self-sustaining U.S. domestic semiconductor ecosystem that revitalizes American manufacturing; grows a skilled and diverse workforce; and leads the world in semiconductor research and innovation.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

U.S. territories
Government (general)
Federal
State
State governments
Local governments
Public nonprofits
Other public organizations
Federally recognized tribes
U.S. territories (incl. universities)
Small businesses
For-profit organizations
Private nonprofits
Quasi-public nonprofits
Other private organizations
Native American organizations
501(c)(3) nonprofits
Nonprofits (non-501c3)
For-profit (large business)
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Non-U.S. entities

Specific eligibility requirements will be detailed in each Notice of Funding Opportunity.

How to Apply

Application Procedure

The details for application procedures may vary by type of award and/or by Notice of Funding Opportunity. In certain cases, 2 CFR 200 may apply.

Award Procedure

The details will be specified in each Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Ranges of approval/disapproval may vary. Information will be provided by the CHIPS R&D Office and will be specified in each Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Program details & compliance

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Specific uses of assistance and eligible costs will be detailed in each Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Required Documentation