SIA Applauds CHIPS Award to Smart USA Institute for Semiconductor Research

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) has praised the U.S. Department of Energy’s recent CHIPS Act award to the Smart USA Institute. The $190 million grant will support advanced semiconductor research and manufacturing, aiming to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem. The initiative will drive innovation in critical semiconductor technologies and promote collaboration between academia, industry, and government agencies to boost U.S. competitiveness globally.