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
Entrepreneurship Hub announces SEED grant recipients
Six projects across four University of Wisconsin–Madison schools and colleges, including one to utilizing quantum sensors, have received annual State Economic Engagement & Development (SEED) funding, totaling $550,000. The SEED Research Program funds are designated by the state legislature and administered by …
$27M WARF investment fuels UW–Madison’s next frontiers in research
The gift aims to accelerate four high-impact research initiatives at the university: quantum technologies, brain health, fusion energy and national security. A $27 million investment from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) will accelerate four …
Lab-to-Market Translation of 2D Semiconductors for Advanced Computing
Wisconsin CHIPS faculty Daniel Rhodes and collaborator Yangchen He are commercializing new materials for advanced computing. With support from the NSF I-Corps program and the Wisconsin MRSEC Advanced Materials Industrial Consortium, Rhodes and He have …
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Events
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Sep14
ECE Research Seminar Series Featuring: Dr. Max R. Lien, Northrop Grumman @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 2349 Engineering Hall Read More at ECE
Radiative Thermal Control of Spacecraft using Thermochromic Infrared Materials Abstract: Thermochromic infrared surfaces have temperature-dependent emissivity spectra that enable radiators to respond to changes in the thermal environment. Spacecraft can leverage this unique behavior for autoregulating …
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Sep29
ECE Discovery Panel: Semiconductor Engineering @ 12:20 pm - 12:50 pm 2317 Engineering Hall Read more at ECE
Engineering undergraduates—any major or undecided! Join us in 2317 Engineering Hall as faculty members explore the technical area of Semiconductor Engineering. All undergraduate students are welcome as Assistant Professor Chirag Gupta, Professor Hongrui Jiang, and Assistant Professor …