Center described as the “first of is kind”

The four funding packages will support the expansion and modernization of multiple facilities

Looking for National Lab to lead research projects into quantum computing, sensing, and materials

Restricted companies accused of posing a risk to US national security

Will seek to prohibit access to advanced AI chips and AI model weights

Arizona chips on par with those being produced in Taiwan

Industry groups warn of "significant adverse consequences" if the legislation is rushed through

The CHIPS and Science Act faces uncertain under incoming President Trump

The SMART USA Institute will be headquartered in Durham, North Carolina

Move has been described as “misappropriation” by opposition politicians

Will support the three companies' planned investments across Texas, Utah, and Arizona

Plus a roundup of some other recent chip funding news

SMART USA Institute aims to advance semiconductor manufacturing with digital twin technology

One of 27 centers expected to be established by the European Commission

Company previously pledged $50bn investment in the country during Trump’s first term

Fifth company to finalize funding agreement

Will be deployed by the end of 2026

Fourth company to finalize negotiations with Department of Commerce

Three-pronged strategy comes with CA$2bn investment pledge

Company will receive $7.9bn

Will provide users with access to IQM Crystal and IQM Star

Quantum computers will be used to bolster US defense capabilities

Quantum startup will work with Leibniz Supercomputing Centre and Max-Planck-Institute of Quantum Optics on the project

Would offer subsidies and exempt semiconductor companies from working hours cap