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NEMC PROPEL Program

NEMC PROPEL Round 4

Funds microelectronics prototype development in the northeastern United States through staged support.

OpenNortheast Microelectronics CoalitionUnited StatesFocused on Connecticut, Maine +6

The Northeast Microelectronics Coalition (NEMC) PROPEL program — an acronym for Powering Regional Opportunities for Prototyping Microelectronics — provides 12-month contracts of up to $200,000 to startups and small companies accelerating the transition of microelectronics technology from laboratory to fabrication. PROPEL has distributed more than $4.7 million across 10 states since its launch. Rou…

Grants for startups and small companies with up to 100 employees to accelerate microelectronics prototyping in focus areas including 5G/6G, AI hardware, electromagnetic warfare, secure edge, and quantum technology.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.25%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: nemicroelectronics.org