Reduce Costs, Accelerate Innovation
The PROPEL Manufacturing Program empowers NEMC Hub member companies, particularly startups and small businesses, to bridge the gap between cutting-edge microelectronics concepts and validated devices. By defraying development costs, this program aims to accelerate the progress of innovative microelectronics technologies.
Eligibility
This program is available to the following NEMC Hub member companies:
- Companies with 50 or fewer employees: Eligible for grants up to $100,000 (requires a 25% cost share).
- Companies with 51-100 employees: Eligible for grants up to $100,000 (requires a 50% cost share).
Please note that member companies with 101 or more employees are not eligible.
Benefits
- Offset hardware development costs associated with cutting-edge microelectronics proof-of-concepts, prototypes, and device samples.
- Gain access to a network of leading laboratory and prototyping fabrication facilities within the NEMC Hub ecosystem.
- Move your microelectronics innovations from concept to reality faster.
Application
Applications are actively being accepted for the PROPEL Manufacturing Program. To be considered for funding and support, please submit the following materials at any time before the close date of Friday, July 26, 2024, 5:00 p.m. ET.
- PROPEL Manufacturing Program Application
- Budget Template to submit with the PROPEL Manufacturing Program Application
- Notice of Funding Opportunity
- Amendment #1 Notice of Funding Opportunity
- Membership in the NEMC Hub is required to participate in the program. Non-member companies interested in unlocking the program's advantages are invited to submit a NEMC Hub membership application for consideration.
- Q&A Document