Biden Is Setting Up an $11 Billion Chips Network to Bolster US National Security
- Commerce Department taking early steps to set up tech center
- Raimondo’s goal is to have program operational by end of year
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The Biden administration is setting up a network of advanced computer-chip design and engineering facilities, the focal point of plans to spend $11 billion on research and development to bolster US economic and national security.
The Commerce Department envisions the National Semiconductor Technology Center involving a number of new technical sites around the country, working with academic and industry partners to drive innovations in products and workforce development. The goal is to have it up and running by the end of the year.