CHIPS Incentives Program – Facilities for Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing Equipment
Last verified by NonDilute: 2026-06-08. Official notice and agency instructions control.
If you operate or plan to build a semiconductor manufacturing or materials facility in the U.S., this is the primary federal capital incentive program you need to pursue.
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What this is
This is the second round of CHIPS Act incentive funding specifically targeting physical infrastructure projects—building or upgrading factories and equipment production facilities for semiconductors and related materials. Applicants must submit through the CHIPS Incentives Portal and demonstrate alignment with U.S. economic and national security goals in semiconductor manufacturing. This is a capital-intensive program designed for serious infrastructure plays, not R&D or pilot projects.
Who can apply
The program accepts 'Others' as eligible applicants; see the CHIPS.gov website and Additional Information section for specific entity type requirements. Funding supports commercial facilities for semiconductor materials and manufacturing equipment, suggesting established manufacturers or serious infrastructure operators are the intended audience rather than startups or sole proprietors.
Eligible applicant types
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Full description — from the agency
The CHIPS Incentives Program aims to catalyze long-term economically sustainable growth in the domestic semiconductor industry in support of U.S. economic and national security. This is the second Notice of Funding Opportunity under this program and seeks applications for projects for the construction, expansion, or modernization of commercial facilities for semiconductor materials and manufacturing equipment. For more information, additional resources, and instructions on how to apply, please visit chips.gov. Note that all applications must be submitted through the CHIPS Incentives Portal at https://applications.chips.gov. If you have any questions on how to apply, please email [email protected].
Topics: semiconductor manufacturing · chips act funding · facility expansion · semiconductor equipment · domestic production
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