The CHIPS for America Program anticipates spending up to approximately $285 million for a first-of-its kind institute focused on the development, validation, and use of digital twins for semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, assembly, and test processes.
There are two main components to this application:
Mandatory Concept Paper: Applicants will be asked to submit a concept paper. Concept papers are due on June 20, 2024.
- Concept papers will only be accepted through Grants.gov.
- Eligible applicants may only submit one Concept Paper for the institute award under this NOFO.
- The deadline for receipt of a concept papers at Grants.gov is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, June 20, 2024.
- Concept papers received after this deadline will not be reviewed or considered.
- Please note that an active SAM.gov registration is required to submit application materials through Grants.gov.
Full Application Process: Full proposals are due September 9, 2024.
- Full applications will be accepted only from those applicants invited after concept paper evaluation.
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