Notice of Funding Opportunity: CARISSMA

On October 30, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for activities that will use cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous experimentation (AE) technologies to support the long-term viability of next-generation semiconductor manufacturing. The CHIPS AI/AE for Rapid, Industry-informed Sustainable Semiconductor Materials and Processes (CARISSMA) funding opportunity will be critical in meeting the industry’s technology, economic, and sustainability goals.

CHIPS for America anticipates that the total Federal funds available under CARISSMA will be up to approximately $100 million with individual awards ranging from approximately $20 million to $40 million.  Expected participants include teams of universities and other research entities with significant experience in artificial intelligence-powered autonomous experimentation (AI/AE); semiconductor industry partners; emerging research institutions; and civil society organizations focused on environmental sustainability or human health and safety.

CARISSMA Funding Opportunity Application Process:

Mandatory Concept Paper:  

Applicants will be asked to submit a concept paper. Concept papers must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, January 13, 2025. Concept plans received after the deadline will not be reviewed or considered.  

Full Application Process:

The full application deadline will be communicated to invited applicants at the time of invitation. Full applications will only be accepted from applicants who were invited to submit a full application after review of their mandatory concept paper.   

Learn about additional CHIPS for America R&D funding opportunities.