Simpler Grants.gov #2025-NIST-CHIPS-CRDO-01

NIST CHIPS R&D Office BAA for Microelectronics Innovation

NIST, through its CHIPS Research and Development Office, is inviting proposals to accelerate U.S. microelectronics innovation: - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), U.S. Department of Commerce - CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) - Eligible Applicants: - Domestic for-profit and non-profit organizations - Accredited institutions of higher education - Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) - Federal entities - Products/Services Requested: - Research, prototyping, and commercialization services for microelectronics - Technical areas include: - Advanced semiconductor technologies and devices - AI applications in microelectronics manufacturing - Quantum technology and quantum sensors - Biotechnology and biomanufacturing for electronics - Commercialization of microelectronics innovations - Standards development for critical and emerging technologies (CETs) - Notable Requirements: - Domestic production and control of intellectual property - Compliance with national security directives - Potential for return on investment mechanisms (e.g., equity, royalties) - Minimum expected project budget of $10 million - Awards made via other transaction agreements - Applications accepted on a rolling basis until the closing date - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of performance and contracting office: National Institute of Standards and Technology

Description

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is soliciting proposals from eligible applicants for research, prototyping, and commercial solutions that advance microelectronics technology in the U.S. The scope includes advanced semiconductor technologies, AI applications in microelectronics, quantum technology, biotechnology, commercialization of innovations, and standards development. Eligible applicants include for-profit and non-profit organizations, accredited institutions of higher education, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers, and Federal entities. The funding instrument is other transaction agreements with expected awards around $10,000,000, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis until September 30, 2029.

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