American citizens blocked from investing in Chinese AI and semiconductors The Treasury Department recently issued its final rule barring American citizens from investing in critical technologies created by…
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Six Critical Mineral Refining Research Projects Receive DOE Funding
The $5.5 million investment will advance financial attainable, responsible ways to refine critical minerals. The Department of Energy (DOE) has allocated $5.5 million to six research and development…
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Commerce Launches Semiconductor Workforce Center of Excellence
The department intends to develop workforce necessary to develop a new semiconductor sector. The Commerce Department recently announced the launch of the National Semiconductor Technology Center’s (NSTC) Workforce…
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Commerce Department Finalizes First Semiconductor Grant Under CHIPS Act
$123 million grant will fund production expansion for Polar Semiconductor. The Commerce Department has finalized its $123 million grant to Polar Semiconductor, allowing the company to expand its…
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Commerce Department Supports Small Business Technology Research
$5 million will fund 17 small businesses conducting microelectronic experiments in nine states. The Department of Commerce has awarded $5 million to small businesses engaged in research and…
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Defense Department Invests in Microelectronics Manufacturing
$269 million awarded for 33 projects under the Microelectronics Commons initiative. The Department of Defense announced a total of $269 million in awards for microelectronics manufacturing capacity and…
Read MoreCommerce Department Announces Preliminary Agreement with HP
$50 million in funding would expand an Oregon manufacturing facility. The Department of Commerce recently announced that it has reached a preliminary manufacturing expansion with HP Inc. The…
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U.S. Commerce Secretary Holds Meeting with Korean Minister of Trade
The two leaders discussed the progress in semiconductor production and other collaborative efforts. U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Korean Minister of Trade, Industry, and Energy…
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House Committee Announces Critical Mineral Supply Policy Group
Legislators will develop measures to transition the U.S. away from reliance on Chinese minerals. The members of the House Select Committee on China recently announced a new work…
Read MoreCommerce Department Announces Agreement with SolAero
A $23 Million preliminary agreement would expand radiation-resistant semiconductors for solar panels. The Commerce Department recently signed a non-binding preliminary agreement with SolAero Technologies under the CHIPS and…
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