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Technology topic
Semiconductors (S)
The Semiconductors topic addresses the research and development of new designs, materials, devices and manufacturing systems that have the potential for impactful change in the semiconductor and microelectronics industry.
Sub-Topics
S1. Electronic Devices
S2. Electronic Materials
S3. Integrated Circuit Design
S4. Microelectronics Packaging and Systems Integration
S5. Novel Semiconductor-based Sensors
S6. Processing and Metrology Technology
S7. Sustainable Semiconductor Manufacturing
S8. Wide Bandgap Power Devices and Materials
S9. Other Semiconductor Technologies
Application process for Semiconductors (S) funding
Eligibility for Semiconductors (S) funding +
- Your company must be a small business (fewer than 500 employees) located in the United States.
- At least 50% of your company’s equity must be owned by U.S. citizens or permanent residents. NSF does not fund companies that are majority-owned by multiple venture capital firms, private equity firms, or hedge funds, to participate in SBIR and STTR.
- All funded work, including work done by consultants and contractors, needs to take place in the United States.
- The project’s principal investigator (tech lead) must be legally employed at least 20 hours a week by the company seeking funding. The principal investigator doesn’t need any advanced degrees.
- The principal investigator needs to commit to at least one month (173 hours) of work on a funded project per six months of project duration.
Evaluation Criteria: What We Look for When Evaluating Semiconductors (S) proposals +
- Technological Innovation
- Broader Impacts
- Commercial Potential
- Read more about our criteria
Take our project assessment to see if your work might be a good fit for NSF funding.