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Chips Friday, June 12, 2026 at 07:01 PM

UCLA announces $125M semiconductor research hub focused on high-impact projects

UCLA has launched a $125M semiconductor research center aimed at advancing high-impact chip research rather than incremental work. The initiative reflects growing institutional investment in chip design and fabrication at scale within U.S. academia.

The hub positions UCLA as a major player in semiconductor talent and innovation, supporting national competitiveness goals around advanced manufacturing and chipmaking capacity.

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