The CHIPS AI/AE Initiative is offering this grant to support industry-informed, university-based collaborations that utilize artificial intelligence-powered autonomous experimentation (AI/AE). This grant is for the purpose of advancing crucial research and development, alongside fostering education and workforce development, specifically within the domain of sustainable semiconductor materials and processes. If successful, awards from this competition will significantly contribute to the long-term viability of next-generation domestic semiconductor manufacturing. The initiative seeks to accelerate the discovery, design, synthesis, and adoption of innovative materials and processes, and cultivate a new generation of researchers. This strategic effort is vital for addressing the semiconductor industry’s evolving technology, economic, and sustainability goals, ensuring future domestic leadership.
Opportunity ID: 356912
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 2025-NIST-CHIPS-AIAE-SUSTAINABILITY-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | CHIPS AI/AE for Rapid, Industry-informed Sustainable Semiconductor Materials and Processes (CARISSMA) Competition |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.042 — CHIPS Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | • Under this NOFO, eligible applicants are domestic accredited institutions of higher education and domestic non-profit or for-profit organizations that manage consortia of accredited institutions of higher education. A domestic entity is one that is incorporated within the United States (including a U.S. territory) with its principal place of business in the United States (including a U.S. territory). Eligible applicants may submit only one concept paper and, if invited, one full application. • Eligible subrecipients under this NOFO include accredited institutions of higher education; for-profit organizations or non-profit organizations; State, local, territorial, and Tribal governments; Federally Funded Research and Development Centers; Federal entities; foreign partners; and other entities eligible to participate as applicants. Eligible subrecipients may participate in multiple applications.• Vendors selling goods or services in the ordinary course of business are not considered subrecipients under this NOFO. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Standards and Technology |
| Description: |
Subject to the availability of funds, this NOFO seeks applications for industry-informed, university-based artificial intelligence-powered autonomous experimentation (AI/AE) collaborations, including research and development, education and workforce development, and related activities relevant to sustainable semiconductor materials and processes. If successful, awards made under this NOFO will support the long-term viability of next-generation domestic semiconductor manufacturing, accelerating the discovery, design, synthesis, and adoption of materials and processes, and the development of new researchers needed to meet the industry’s technology, economic, and sustainability goals. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Misty L Roosa
Management Analyst Email:grants@nist.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| NOFO updated on November 20, 2024, to correct an erroneous hyperlink to “Frequently Asked Questions” located on pages 5, 75 and 92. The hyperlinked text now has the correct URL: https://www.nist.gov/chips/frequently-asked-questions-carissma-nofo. No other changes were made to the NOFO dated October 30, 2024. | Nov 20, 2024 | |
| Oct 30, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 2025-NIST-CHIPS-AIAE-SUSTAINABILITY-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | CHIPS AI/AE for Rapid, Industry-informed Sustainable Semiconductor Materials and Processes (CARISSMA) Competition |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.042 — CHIPS Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | • Under this NOFO, eligible applicants are domestic accredited institutions of higher education and domestic non-profit or for-profit organizations that manage consortia of accredited institutions of higher education. A domestic entity is one that is incorporated within the United States (including a U.S. territory) with its principal place of business in the United States (including a U.S. territory). Eligible applicants may submit only one concept paper and, if invited, one full application. • Eligible subrecipients under this NOFO include accredited institutions of higher education; for-profit organizations or non-profit organizations; State, local, territorial, and Tribal governments; Federally Funded Research and Development Centers; Federal entities; foreign partners; and other entities eligible to participate as applicants. Eligible subrecipients may participate in multiple applications.• Vendors selling goods or services in the ordinary course of business are not considered subrecipients under this NOFO. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Standards and Technology |
| Description: |
Subject to the availability of funds, this NOFO seeks applications for industry-informed, university-based artificial intelligence-powered autonomous experimentation (AI/AE) collaborations, including research and development, education and workforce development, and related activities relevant to sustainable semiconductor materials and processes. If successful, awards made under this NOFO will support the long-term viability of next-generation domestic semiconductor manufacturing, accelerating the discovery, design, synthesis, and adoption of materials and processes, and the development of new researchers needed to meet the industry’s technology, economic, and sustainability goals. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Misty L Roosa
Management Analyst Email:grants@nist.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 2025-NIST-CHIPS-AIAE-SUSTAINABILITY-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | CHIPS AI/AE for Rapid, Industry-informed Sustainable Semiconductor Materials and Processes (CARISSMA) Competition |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.042 — CHIPS Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | • Under this NOFO, eligible applicants are domestic accredited institutions of higher education and domestic non-profit or for-profit organizations that manage consortia of accredited institutions of higher education. A domestic entity is one that is incorporated within the United States (including a U.S. territory) with its principal place of business in the United States (including a U.S. territory). Eligible applicants may submit only one concept paper and, if invited, one full application. • Eligible subrecipients under this NOFO include accredited institutions of higher education; for-profit organizations or non-profit organizations; State, local, territorial, and Tribal governments; Federally Funded Research and Development Centers; Federal entities; foreign partners; and other entities eligible to participate as applicants. Eligible subrecipients may participate in multiple applications.• Vendors selling goods or services in the ordinary course of business are not considered subrecipients under this NOFO. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Standards and Technology |
| Description: |
Subject to the availability of funds, this NOFO seeks applications for industry-informed, university-based artificial intelligence-powered autonomous experimentation (AI/AE) collaborations, including research and development, education and workforce development, and related activities relevant to sustainable semiconductor materials and processes. If successful, awards made under this NOFO will support the long-term viability of next-generation domestic semiconductor manufacturing, accelerating the discovery, design, synthesis, and adoption of materials and processes, and the development of new researchers needed to meet the industry’s technology, economic, and sustainability goals. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Misty L Roosa
Management Analyst Email:grants@nist.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 356912 Full Announcement-2025-NIST-CHIPS-AIAE -> AI_AE NOFO_vF.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Misty L Roosa Management Analyst Email: grants@nist.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.042 | 2025-NIST-CHIPS-AIAE-SUSTAINABILITY-01 | CHIPS AI/AE for Rapid, Industry-informed Sustainable Semiconductor Materials and Processes (CARISSMA) Competition | PKG00288332 | Oct 30, 2024 | Jan 13, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
356912 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
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