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Electronics Resurgence Initiative: Page 3 Investments Design Thrust

DARPA - Microsystems Technology Office

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-05

About This Grant

Amendment 01: The purpose of this amendment is to make administrative changes as highlighted in yellow in the attached. Original Synopsis Below: DARPA is soliciting innovative research proposals in the area of physical design of electronic circuits and systems. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. The Design thrust of the Electronics Resurgence Initiative (ERI): Page 3 Investments will address today s System-On-Chip (SoC) design complexity and cost barriers, creating the environment needed for the next wave of US semiconductor innovation. Programs within this thrust will develop the algorithms and software required to realize a unified layout generator that will enable fully automated no human in the loop physical design of SoCs, system-in-packages (SiPs), and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in 24 hours. In parallel, programs will create the building blocks, validation methodologies, and infrastructure required for a scalable open source hardware ecosystem, bringing best practices in software to hardware design.

Grant Summary

Electronics Resurgence Initiative: Page 3 Investments Design Thrust is a DARPA - Microsystems Technology Office grant providing funding that varies by award for nonprofit, small business, university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

sciencetechnology

Eligibility

nonprofitsmall businessuniversitymunicipalitytribal governmenthealthcare orgschool district

Requirements

  • required to realize a unified layout generator that will enable fully automated no human in the loop physical design of SoCs, system-in-packages (SiPs), and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in 24 hours

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $0K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Electronics Resurgence Initiative: Page 3 Investments Design Thrust from DARPA - Microsystems Technology Office, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to DARPA - Microsystems Technology Office before the deadline.
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Electronics Resurgence Initiative: Page 3 Investments Design Thrust: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Electronics Resurgence Initiative: Page 3 Investments Design Thrust?

Electronics Resurgence Initiative: Page 3 Investments Design Thrust is offered by DARPA - Microsystems Technology Office and is generally open to nonprofit, small business, university, municipality, tribal government, healthcare org, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Electronics Resurgence Initiative: Page 3 Investments Design Thrust provide?

Electronics Resurgence Initiative: Page 3 Investments Design Thrust provides an amount that varies by award per award from DARPA - Microsystems Technology Office. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Electronics Resurgence Initiative: Page 3 Investments Design Thrust deadline?

Electronics Resurgence Initiative: Page 3 Investments Design Thrust accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, DARPA - Microsystems Technology Office, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Electronics Resurgence Initiative: Page 3 Investments Design Thrust?

To apply for Electronics Resurgence Initiative: Page 3 Investments Design Thrust, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from DARPA - Microsystems Technology Office.

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