Natcast Finalizes First NSTC R&D Contracts to Accelerate AI-driven RFIC Design Innovation and Enhance U.S. Global Competitiveness in Next-generation Communications Systems
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 28, 2025 — Natcast, the purpose-built, non-profit entity designated by the Department of Commerce to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) established by the CHIPS and Science Act, today announced it has finalized contracts...
Request for Information: Low-Dimensional Materials for Power-Performance-Area Optimization in Logic Applications Beyond CFET
Overview: Natcast is seeking public input on the focus and prioritization of a potential research program on the use of low-dimensional (low-D) materials for Power-Performance-Area (PPA) optimization in novel devices to support AI computing requirements that will...
Upcoming Webinar: Preview of the EUV Accelerator
Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography is the cornerstone technology for advancing semiconductor innovation beyond the 7nm node and enabling continued scaling in accordance with Moore's Law. The CHIPS for America Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) Accelerator, an NSTC facility...
Natcast Announces Inaugural NSTC Technical Advisory Board
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 1, 2025 — Natcast, the purpose-built, non-profit entity designated by the Department of Commerce to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) established by the CHIPS and Science Act, today announced 19 inaugural members of the...
Save the Date: 2025 NSTC Symposium – Sept. 15-16 in Austin, TX
Join us for the second annual National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) Symposium! This year’s event will bring together stakeholders from across the semiconductor ecosystem who are at the forefront of advancing the next generation of U.S.-led innovation,...
REGISTRATION OPEN– Proposers’ Day: Scalable Memory Architecture Program (SMAP)
Join us on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, for SMAP Proposers’ Day in Columbus, OH. Learn more about the NSTC’s latest R&D program, meet like-minded individuals, and explore teaming opportunities. The goal of SMAP is to address the growing disparity between processor...
Natcast Announces Dr. Craig Child as Director of the CHIPS for America EUV Accelerator, an NSTC Facility
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 2, 2025 — Natcast, the purpose-built, non-profit entity designated by the Department of Commerce to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) established by the CHIPS and Science Act, today announced Dr. Craig Child as...
National Semiconductor Technology Center Surpasses 100-Member Milestone
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 27, 2025 — Natcast, the purpose-built, non-profit entity designated by the Department of Commerce to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) established by the CHIPS and Science Act of the U.S. government, today announced...
Natcast Appoints Michael Splinter as Trustee Chair, Robin Abrams as Vice Chair
WASHINGTON, D.C., January 17, 2025 – Natcast, the purpose-built, non-profit entity designated by the Department of Commerce to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) established by the CHIPS and Science Act of the U.S. government, today announced...
Department of Commerce Finalizes Long-Term Partnership with Natcast to Operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded Natcast up to $6.3 billion to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) under a long-term agreement with NIST. Through this...
Save the Date: 2025 NSTC Symposium
Sept. 15-16 – Austin, TX
This year’s Symposium will bring together stakeholders from across the semiconductor ecosystem who are at the forefront of advancing the next generation of U.S.-led innovation, economic competitiveness, and national security. Join us!
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