Wisconsin CHIPS aims to grow the state’s semiconductor industry by building strategic partnerships across sectors. Through active collaboration with national labs, leading companies, academic institutions, and policy stakeholders, we’re aligning research with real-world challenges, accelerating innovation, and shaping a resilient semiconductor workforce. Explore the featured partnership stories below to see how CHIPS researchers are leveraging these networks to advance technology and strengthen Wisconsin’s role in the national semiconductor ecosystem.
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Exploring Decades of Semiconductor Collaboration between Argonne National Lab & UW–Madison
The University of Wisconsin-Madison and Argonne National Laboratory have built a decades-long portfolio of shared research. Wisconsin CHIPS researchers collaborate with Argonne to advance quantum sensing, materials science, and nanofabrication. Access to Argonne's world-class facilities has enabled breakthroughs in biosensors, photonics, and device reliability. The alliance also strengthens workforce development by providing students with hands-on experience with advanced tools and cross-institutional mentorship. Together, UW–Madison and Argonne exemplify the CHIPS initiative's mission: uniting regional strengths, accelerating semiconductor progress, and building a robust pipeline from academic research to industry impact.
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