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Irvine, Calif., Nov. 2, 2023 The U.S. Department of Defense granted $26.9 million to 16 academic institutions and other organizations, including the University of California, Irvine, to launch California DREAMS, the California Defense Ready Electronics and Microdevices Superhub. The initiatives lead institution is the University of Southern California.

The funding is part of nearly $240 million awarded to eight regional Microelectronics Commons innovation hubs under the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors and Science Act in 2023. The awards are intended to spur research on behalf of the DoD and accelerate the growth of the domestic microelectronics manufacturing industry in the United States.

The Microelectronics Commons is focused on bridging and accelerating the lab-to-fab transition, that infamous valley of death between research and development and production, said Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks in a Pentagon briefing. While America is a world leader in the innovative research and design of microelectronics, weve lagged in the ability to prototype, manufacture and produce them at scale. Thats what the CHIPS Act is meant to supercharge.

UCIs California DREAMS principal investigator Payam Heydari, Chancellors Professor of electrical engineering and computer science, said, This funding is part of the largest award ever granted under the CHIPS and Science Act. On behalf of my entire team here at UCI, I am proud to be part of this hub and excited to be aiding in efforts to build a robust microelectronics and microdevices manufacturing industry in the United States.

UCIs efforts under the direction of Heydari will center on developing advanced devices and methodologies for 5G and 6G communications protocols.

UCI is very well positioned to be spearheading this area of research, said Heydari. My labs at UCI have pioneered some of the leading breakthroughs in high-frequency integrated circuit design over the past few decades. We have the knowledge and expertise to contribute to the success of the California DREAMS hub and the DoDs goal of improving U.S. microelectronics innovation and growth.

UCIs Brilliant Future campaign: Publicly launched on Oct. 4, 2019, the Brilliant Future campaign aims to raise awareness and support for UCI. By engaging 75,000 alumni and garnering $2 billion in philanthropic investment, UCI seeks to reach new heights of excellence instudent success, health and wellness, research and more. TheHenry Samueli School of Engineering plays a vital role in the success of the campaign. Learn more by visiting https://brilliantfuture.uci.edu/the-henry-samueli-school-of-engineering.

About the University of California, Irvine:Founded in 1965, UCI is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nations top 10 public universities byU.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UCI has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. Its located in one of the worlds safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange Countys second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.For more on UCI, visitwww.uci.edu.

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