The tech hubs are in cities from Baltimore, Maryland, to Birmingham, Alabama, and beyond, with a focus on semiconductors, biotechnology, artificial intelligence and quantum computing.

The National Semiconductor Technology Center, expected to launch this fall, is a key component of the CHIPS Act that focused on promoting semiconductor manufacturing.

The National Semiconductor Technology Center would be key for semiconductor research and development and could be important for emerging technologies like AI, Commerce’s top official said.

While working at the software giant, Lewis developed a partnership with the Pentagon to secure a domestic supply of advanced semiconductors.

Lora Weiss becomes director of the office, which is focused on making U.S. semiconductor manufacturers more competitive.

Applicants have until August 15 to submit proposals for consideration as part of the public-private investment program.

The Tech Hubs program, which was enacted as part of the CHIPS Act, seeks to build and support new R&D capacity across the U.S.

FedScoop looks back at some of the most consequential developments in federal IT policy over the past year.

The type of semiconductor uses both optical and electrical signals to transmit information faster and is a key component in fiber-optic networks and high-performance computing facilities.

The agency has the authority to create up to three Manufacturing USA institutes, public-private partnerships intended to boost the domestic supply chain.