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 30, 2029 (final application deadline; rolling submissions until this date)
Funding Amounts: Project budgets must be at least $10,000,000; award size and duration (up to 5 years) based on project needs and available funds
Summary: Supports research, prototyping, and commercialization to advance U.S. microelectronics and semiconductor technology through the CHIPS Research and Development Office.
Key Information: Applications are reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis; all submissions must be made via Grants.gov.
Description
The CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeks proposals for research, prototyping, and commercial solutions that advance microelectronics technology in the U.S. Supported by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), this program aims to strengthen the domestic semiconductor ecosystem, bolster national and economic security, and accelerate the commercialization of critical and emerging technologies (CETs). Priority areas include advanced semiconductor R&D, AI, quantum technology, biotechnology, biomanufacturing, commercialization of innovation, and standards development. The BAA also enables direct investment in companies through an Investment Fund Path, focusing on projects with significant potential to impact the U.S. semiconductor sector.
