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The U.S. Department of Defense announced $269 million in CHIPS and Science Act awards for 33 new technical projects across all eight Microelectronics Commons hubs, including the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition (NEMC). The article also mentions how senior administration officials will visit NEMC Sept. 18 as part of a national road show.

MassTech is proud to announce that MassTech's Deputy Director & Chief Investment Strategist Ben Linville-Engler is one of those selected.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration released its Massachusetts Workforce Agenda, outlining a strategy to attract, retain and develop talent across key economic sectors, including the microelectronics industry supported by investments through the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition (NEMC).

The Northeast Microelectronics Coalition (NEMC) launched its $1 million Powering Regional Opportunities for Prototyping Microelectronics (PROPEL) Manufacturing program to support small businesses and startups throughout the region, including in Rhode Island. The article notes eligible members with 50 or fewer employees could receive up to $100,000 in funding.

Gov. Maura Healey and three cabinet secretaries visited Western New England University (WNEU) as part of the Mass Leads Road Show, highlighting WNEU's participation in the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition (NEMC). The article also mentions the $19.7 million grant to NEMC through the federal CHIPS and Science Act.

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) Microsystems Technology Laboratories announced that the Northeast Microelectronics Internship Program (NMIP) received a $75,000 grant from the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition (NEMC) to expand its reach, connecting first- and second-year college students with semiconductor industry internships across the Northeast.

MassRobotics, the largest independent robotics hub, welcomes the first cohort of the MassRobotics Accelerator, powered by the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech). This program is unique in its equity-free approach. Each startup participating in the program will be awarded a $100,000 non-dilutive grant from MassTech. 

Representatives of the U.S. Department of Defense visited the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition (NEMC) in Boston, where officials met with Gov. Maura Healey, state administrative leaders and other Microelectronics Commons hub members to highlight public-private investments in semiconductor prototyping and workforce development under the federal CHIPS and Science Act.

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Applied Materials announced an agreement that, along with a $7.7 million grant from the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition (NEMC), commits more than $40 million to expand advanced nanofabrication equipment and capabilities at MIT.nano.

Printed Electronics Now reported on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Applied Materials, and the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition (NEMC) agreement to install advanced nanofabrication equipment at MIT.nano, enabling 200mm wafer development to accelerate semiconductor prototyping and commercialization.