2025 NSTC Symposium
This year’s Symposium will bring together stakeholders from across the semiconductor ecosystem who are at the forefront of advancing the next generation of U.S.-led innovation, economic competitiveness, and national security. Join us!
Austin, TX | Sept. 15-16
The National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) is a public-private consortium dedicated to advancing U.S.-led innovation, economic competitiveness, and national security. The NSTC convenes industry, academia, and government from across the semiconductor ecosystem to address the most challenging barriers to continued technological progress in the domestic semiconductor industry, including the need for a skilled workforce.
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Research & Development
Driving innovation across the semiconductor ecosystem by supporting collaborative research, advancing new technologies, and addressing critical technical challenges.
Facilities & Infrastructure
Expanding national access to cutting-edge fabrication, packaging, and testing environments through shared infrastructure and public-private investment.
Workforce Initiatives
Building a diverse and skilled talent pipeline through education programs, training opportunities, and partnerships with academic and industry stakeholders.
Recent News
Policy Memo: Alignment of the NSTC and White House AI and U.S. Semiconductor Priorities
There has never been a more pivotal time to secure the United States’ technological leadership. As the White House moves quickly to accelerate this goal, the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) is playing a critical role in advancing U.S.-led innovation,...
Natcast Announces NVIDIA’s Bill Dally, OpenAI’s Richard Ho as Keynote Speakers for 2025 NSTC Symposium
SUNNYVALE, Calif., August 13, 2025 — Natcast, the purpose-built, non-profit entity designated by the Department of Commerce to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), today announced Dr. Bill Dally, Chief Scientist and Senior Vice President of...
Workforce Webinar: Best Practices in Technician Training Bootcamps
Join us on Wednesday, August 20, at 2 p.m. ET for “Best Practices in Technician Training Bootcamps,” an NSTC Member-only webinar from the NSTC Workforce Center of Excellence. Technician training bootcamps are playing an increasingly pivotal role in expanding...
Natcast Celebrates Grand Opening of NSTC EUV Accelerator at NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex, One of Three NSTC Flagship Semiconductor R&D Facilities Across the Country
ALBANY, N.Y., July 14, 2025 — Natcast, the purpose-built, non-profit entity designated by the Department of Commerce to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) established by the CHIPS and Science Act, today celebrated the grand opening of the...
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