
D-Wave and Rigetti finalize $100M CHIPS Act deals with US government
Quantum computing companies D-Wave and Rigetti have signed $100 million deals with the US government under the CHIPS Act, with the government taking equity stakes.
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Quantum computing companies D-Wave and Rigetti have signed $100 million deals with the US government under the CHIPS Act, with the government taking equity stakes.
Semiconductor company Silicon Labs has inaugurated a new innovation center in Austin, supported by federal funding from the Texas CHIPS Act to boost domestic chip development.
I-Pulse, a company backed by BHP, has been awarded $250 million under the US CHIPS Act to advance the production of silicon-carbide semiconductors.

The European Commission is set to introduce Chips Act 2.0, aiming to strengthen the EU's technological sovereignty. This initiative seeks to bolster the region's semiconductor industry and reduce reliance on external suppliers.

Leading semiconductor manufacturers Micron and SK Hynix have emerged as key stakeholders in the ongoing congressional discussion over the implementation and funding priorities of the U.S. CHIPS Act.

Coherent has signed a letter of intent to receive $50 million in funding as part of the Chips Act.

The European Commission is offering significant incentives to member states to purchase semiconductors from European startups with the new 'Chips Act 2.0,' aiming to reduce dependence on external suppliers.
The U.S. government is securing minority stakes in D-Wave, Rigetti, and Quantinuum through a $300 million deal under the CHIPS Act to boost domestic quantum computing capabilities.
The Trump Administration has announced an $874 million push for artificial intelligence under the CHIPS Act, with GlobalFoundries securing the largest award in the initiative.
USA Rare Earth is gaining attention after successfully securing funding through the CHIPS Act, highlighting its role in the rare earth sector.
Polish businesses are advocating for a 'Chips Act 2' to accelerate the EU's semiconductor ecosystem, as the initial attempt to reduce reliance on Asian suppliers is seen as insufficient, with Poland aiming to establish itself on the global chip map.