Wisconsin CHIPS is the statewide hub for semiconductor technology
From quantum computing to sustainable chip design, we’re collaborating to build the future of microelectronics right here in the heart of the Midwest.
Powering progress in Wisconsin
Chips power everything—from medical devices and electric vehicles to AI data centers and agricultural tools. Wisconsin CHIPS scientists and engineers are creating smarter, smaller, and more-efficient chip technologies and bridging education and industry to secure Wisconsin’s place in the global supply chain.
Our mission
We are engineers, researchers, and educators advancing semiconductor technology to serve communities across Wisconsin and the nation.
What we do
Advance chip technology
We tackle the toughest challenges in advanced chip design and fabrication, including circuit architecture, thermal management, and integration of quantum components. Our facilities—from epitaxial growth to high-resolution microscopy to microfabrication—enable end-to-end development and manufacturing.
Prepare a highly skilled workforce
We are developing talent and expertise to grow semiconductor manufacturing here in Wisconsin. UW-Madison is partnering with statewide educational institutions to expand accessible employment pathways and provide opportunities to build in-demand skills that support a circular innovation ecosystem.
Partner with industry and policymakers
We address critical national needs in semiconductor materials, devices, and supply chains—and we know that’s not enough. We’re engaging industry and public leaders at every level to amplify the value of our science, spark investment in innovation, and drive economic growth across Wisconsin.
Latest News
Moving Workforce Development Forward with Madison College
Three Madison professors are collaborating to steward a new type of engineering workforce development for Wisconsin. Grant Emmel (Electronics & Electrical Engineering) of Madison College joins UW–Madison and Wisconsin CHIPS faculty Hantang Qin (Industrial & …
WQI is represented at the annual UW-Madison Day at the Capitol
Representatives from the Wisconsin Quantum Institute (WQI) participated in the 2026 UW–Madison Day at the Capitol event on April 29.
Wisconsin CHIPS joins Silicon Crossroads Microelectronics Commons (SCMC) Hub
Wisconsin CHIPS is now a member of the Silicon Crossroads Microelectronics Commons Hub (SCMC), a midwestern coalition advancing semiconductor innovation, workforce development, and infrastructure.
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