Chips are the backbone of our modern lives, powering everything from medical devices and farm equipment to smartphones and smart homes. As our reliance on this tiny tech grows, the need for more dynamic, efficient, and versatile chips becomes increasingly evident.
Wisconsin CHIPS brings together the best researchers, scientists, and industry leaders to improve the microchip ecosystem, meeting today’s demands and anticipating tomorrow’s needs. Our Badger engineers have a history of discovering inventive ways to solve complex problems. Currently, our teams are exploring research solutions that address the challenges of chip technology, such as temperature, size, speed, and sustainability.
This research goes beyond labs and industries—it enhances lives. We aim to find eco-friendly solutions that foster a more connected and efficient environment for Wisconsin communities. We’re not just moving technology forward but building a stronger, smarter Wisconsin.
Mastering thermal management through collaboration.
Thermal effects and power distribution are critical concerns in chip design and production. We’re addressing this issue by bringing together researchers, industry leaders, and students from Wisconsin campuses and colleges to find a solution. These collaborations allow access to cutting-edge facilities, technologies, and industry experiences, driving innovation forward faster.
Driving chip innovation with a Badger mindset.
Wisconsin CHIPS is transforming the chip industry by applying the Wisconsin Idea and embodying the spirit of “sifting and winnowing” to find the best solutions for the greater good. Our researchers rigorously explore and refine advanced semiconductor technologies to enhance electronics’ performance and efficiency while addressing heat and thermal challenges. We ensure our innovations benefit the entire state and beyond through interdisciplinary collaboration, upholding our public service mission.
Latest news
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.
April 20, 2026
Wisconsin CHIPS joins SWAP Hub & ME Commons
Wisconsin CHIPS is pleased to announce its new membership to the Southwest Advanced Prototyping (SWAP) Hub led by Arizona State University. The SWAP Hub is one of eight that makes up the Microelectronics (ME) Commons, which was established to position the United States as a global leader in microelectronics research and enable domestic fabrication.
February 6, 2026
Kawasaki named a Moore Foundation Experimental Physics Investigator
Jason Kawasaki, an associate professor in materials science and engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been named a 2025 Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Experimental Physics Investigator. Selection to the program is a prestigious honor …
October 28, 2025
2025 Nobel Prize Laureate John Martinis’s Connections to UW–Madison
Wisconsin CHIPS congratulates the 2025 laureates of The Nobel Prize in Physics—John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis—for observation of quantum-mechanical tunneling in an electrical circuit based on superconductors! Excitingly, Martinis has connections to UW–Madison through shared research and his co-founded company Qolab.
October 21, 2025
UW fostering closer research ties with federal defense, cybersecurity agencies
UW–Madison is building stronger research partnerships with federal defense and cybersecurity agencies to advance technologies that serve the public good. A recent campus visit from Department of Defense and NSA leaders highlighted shared priorities in AI, quantum computing, and secure systems.
October 20, 2025- More News
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