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CHIPS + Science at Cornell

Cornell has a long tradition of leadership in innovative and impactful efforts to advance the science and technology of semiconductors and materials, partnering with industry and the wider research community. The recent passage of the CHIPS and Science act is leading to even more vigorous engagement and new opportunities to collaborate, advance research and development, and train the next generation of scientists and semiconductor workforce. 

This site serves as a reference point for the research community and a source of information about opportunities and connections across Cornell and beyond.

Opportunities

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NIST, Department of CommerceCHIPS Metrology Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Funding Opportunityhttps://www.nist.gov/chips/notice-funding-opportunity-chips-metrology-program-small-business-innovation-research-sbir

Full applications due June 14, 2024
NIST, Department of CommerceCHIPS Manufacturing USA Institutehttps://www.nist.gov/chips/notice-funding-opportunity-chips-manufacturing-usa-instituteConcept papers due June 20, 2024
National Science Foundation (NSF) https://new.nsf.gov/chips#funding 
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) https://www.nist.gov/chips 

Requests for Information

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None at this time.   

 

Awards and Impact

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Students revive classic microchip fabrication with open-source tools

A unique project team enables Cornell undergraduates to use emerging open-source hardware to design, test and fabricate their own microchips – a complex, expensive process that is rarely available to students.

May 6, 2024
Researchers work in a nanofabrication clean room.

Course for veterans to expand microchip workforce in New York state

The Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility has partnered with two academic institutions to offer a free Microelectronics and Nanomanufacturing Certificate Program to veterans and their dependents.

April 15, 2024
Circuit board

3D reflectors help boost data rate in wireless communications

Researchers developed a semiconductor chip that will enable ever-smaller devices to operate at the higher frequencies needed for future 6G communication technology.

March 6, 2024

As Micron builds, Cornell NanoScale Facility develops a workforce

A two-week program that introduces high school seniors to nanofabrication is one of many efforts at the Cornell NanoScale Facility to prepare a workforce – as the microchip industry settles in upstate New York.

January 31, 2024

DOD Connects With Microelectronics Commons Hubs to Accelerate Prototyping of Advanced Microchips

Site visits by representatives from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering, Naval Surface Warfare Center and the National Security Technology Accelerator will connect with the Microelectronics Commons Hubs, local government leaders, and experts from industry and academia to accelerate the prototyping of advanced microchips that will bolster our nation’s military technological advantage.

January 19, 2024

Cornell, partners to supercharge NYS microchip industry

A consortium organized by Cornell and four other New York-based leaders in semiconductor research and development has been awarded $40 million by the U.S. Department of Defense to advance microelectronics innovation and manufacturing.

January 18, 2024