FAST Activities

Statewide Semiconductor Coalition Named Regional Innovation Engine Program Finalist
The National Science Foundation (NSF) named Frontiers of Advanced Semiconductor Technology (FAST), a finalist to receive up to $160 million federal investment over the next decade from the National Science Foundation (NSF). FAST is one of 15 finalists in the Regional Innovation Engine competition announced on Thursday.

FAST Named NSF Engines Semifinalist
Oregon State University lead FAST initiative has been selected as one of 29 semifinalists in the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines competition. Building on its recent full proposal submission, FAST aims to catalyze a thriving regional innovation ecosystem over the next two years, solidifying partnerships and accelerating innovation across the region.

Oregon State University submitted a full proposal to the NSF Regional Innovation Engines program to catalyze the FAST regional innovation ecosystem over the next two years, aiming to solidify the organization and partnerships and ramp up innovation activities as the engine grows.

HP finalizes $53 million in CHIPS Act money for Oregon expansion.

The Oregon Semiconductor and AI Innovation Summit brought together 300 leaders from over 200 organizations. Participants came from the semiconductor industry, academia, AI research, and government to strategize on strengthening Oregon’s position as a leader in technology innovation. The event was co-hosted by the Technology Association of Oregon, Oregon State University, and Intel Corporation, with additional sponsorship from Synopsys and Provenance Chain Network.

FAST detailed design review at Oregon State University.

CHIPS lab: Hosted by Oregon State University, this one-week, hands-on workshop exposed students to career opportunities in semiconductor processing and introduced basic knowledge and skills needed to succeed in this career path.

FAST Leadership Workshop in McMinnville focused on rural economic development goals and challenges, expanding workforce development programs, FAST organization, and other topics.

Submitted the preproposal to the National Science Foundation for the Regional Innovation Engine competition.