CHIPS R&D BAA — White Paper
Funds microelectronics teams in the United States through CHIPS BAA with practical support for near market technology development.
The CHIPS R&D Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), released September 24, 2025, is the primary live channel for all research and development funding under the $11 billion appropriation authorized by CHIPS Act Section 9906. White papers may be submitted on a rolling basis through September 30, 2029 and are reviewed as soon as practicable after submission. The minimum award is $10 million per project; t…
Microelectronics R&D with nexus to Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Technology, Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing, Commercialisation of Innovation, and Standards Development.
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