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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Applied Materials, and the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition (NEMC) announced a collaboration that commits more than $40 million in combined investment to install advanced nanofabrication tools at MIT.nano to scale semiconductor research and development.

MIT News wrote about the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition's (NEMC) support for advanced nanofabrication equipment at MIT.nano that will give researchers access to industry-compatible 200mm wafer fabrication to accelerate innovation across tough tech sectors, including next-generation batteries, microelectronics and renewable energy.

Boston University's College of Engineering featured the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition's (NEMC) $6 million grant to support a 5G/6G project led by Professor Rabia Yazicigil. The grant focuses on enhancing 5G and 6G technologies to improve wireless communications.

UMass Amherst spotlighted electrical engineer Qiangfei Xia, who received $7.9 million from the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition (NEMC) to develop memristor-based hardware with the potential to advance AI while reducing energy costs.

Lever welcomed friends and colleagues from across the state on Oct. 3-4 to announce the launch of The Massachusetts Founders Network (MFN), a new initiative that gives startup founders equitable access to resources that will help their companies grow.

On Friday, September 29th, Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the City of Boston has been awarded three grants totaling over $5 million from the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to boost digital equity efforts within the City.

Public Spend Forum profiled each of the Microelectronics Commons hubs selected to receive funding as part of a $238 million investment from the CHIPS and Science Act, including the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition (NEMC). The article lists NEMC's major participating members, which include top universities and defense companies. Also outlined are NEMC's four focus areas: research and development, facilities and networks, governance and workforce development.

Nokia announced its partnership with the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition (NEMC) to advance U.S. semiconductor production and reduce reliance on foreign microelectronics for U.S. Defense Department (DoD) supply chains. Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) CEO Carolyn Kirk is quoted speaking to the importance of collaboration in establishing NEMC and supporting the DoD.

The U.S. Department of Defense awarded $19.7 million to the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition (NEMC) as part of $238 million in CHIPS and Science Act funding to eight Microelectronics Commons hubs. These funds were aimed at accelerating domestic semiconductor fabrication.

CAM Director Christine Nolan, participated in the MassRobotics Jumpstart Program which provides training and access to engineering and tech fields for high school girls.