The chips and science act
The world runs on semiconductors and Texas is going to keep it that way.
When Congress passed the CHIPS and Science Act, the Texas A&M System led proposals to leverage Texas’ strengths to advance R&D and manufacturing. The Board of Regents approved the establishment of the Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute in May 2023, to coordinate responses to state and Federal CHIPS initiatives.
TSI is paving the way for a brighter tomorrow.
The Lone Star state will shine as a beacon of progress and prosperity in the semiconductor world. Join us on this journey towards excellence, security, and a future where Texas leads the way in semiconductor manufacturing and workforce training.
Our vision is clear.
Become a collaborative semiconductor environment where applied research becomes industry reality, high-tech labs enrich promising startups, and individuals train for high-need, high-paying jobs — all contributing to long-term economic growth and supporting national security.
The microchip has macro implications.
Enhance The Texas A&M University System’s semiconductor leadership and drive economic growth in Texas through workforce development; disruptive, next-generation research; and impactful collaborations in support of national security and the semiconductor resurgence in the United States.
Convene, collaborate and bridge semiconductor ecosystem gaps.
- Stand up a world-class semiconductor infrastructure for The Texas A&M University System.
- Define research pillars and align collaborations appropriately.
- Become a workforce development authority, bridging the talent of individuals to meet the needs of industry.
- Accelerate technology transition and industry pull through.
- Define collaborator archetypes and build a diversified funding funnel.