CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
NIST seeks proposals for research and solutions to advance U.S. microelectronics technology, with funding available through the CHIPS Research and Development Office.
Funder: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (temporary close for system upgrades) | September 30, 2029 (anticipated final close after reopening in November 2026)
Funding Amounts: Minimum project budget: $10 million; awards typically span up to 5 years; no maximum specified.
Summary: Supports research, prototyping, and commercialization to advance U.S. microelectronics and semiconductor technology through the CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO).
Key Information: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; BAA will temporarily close Sept 15, 2026 and is expected to reopen Nov 2026.
Description
This opportunity from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) solicits proposals for research, prototyping, and commercial solutions that advance U.S. microelectronics and semiconductor technology. The program aims to strengthen the domestic semiconductor ecosystem, accelerate commercialization, and enhance national and economic security. Projects may address advanced semiconductor R&D, AI and quantum technologies for microelectronics, biotechnology applications, commercialization of innovations, and standards development. Both R&D project funding and direct investment in companies are possible under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA).
