A regional ecosystem for microelectronics innovation
Led by Arizona State University, the Southwest Advanced Prototyping Hub is one of eight regional innovation hubs established under the Department of Defense’s Microelectronics Commons, a national strategic initiative to accelerate the prototyping and production of critical microelectronics technologies. Funded by a $39.8 million initial DoD investment, the SWAP Hub is one of the first awards under the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.
The SWAP Hub’s 150+ regional and national partners work together to accelerate the lab-to-fab transition from innovative research to industry and military application. The hub also collaborates on curriculum development, learning opportunities and job pathways for the future workforce.
ASU leads hub activities and develops the human, physical and digital capabilities of its partners. This maximizes value to the DoD and advances national security priorities around microelectronics, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence hardware, 5G/6G wireless technology and commercial leap-ahead technologies.
Partner with SWAP Hub
Join the SWAP Hub’s growing group of visionary leaders — top semiconductor manufacturers, defense firms, national labs, academic institutions and startups — to shape this emerging field and take advantage of vital connections.
Partnership benefits include:
• Teaming and funding opportunities, including CHIPS Act grants, federal agency programs and industry prototyping support.
• Workforce development and employee upskilling.
• Exclusive networking events.
• Access ASU Core Facilities and faculty experts.
• Capability sharing with 150+ diverse hub members.
Learn more about the SWAP Hub and how to become a member by visiting: microelectronics.asu.edu/ swap-hub
From prototype design to demonstration, the SWAP Hub applies leading expertise and cutting edge tools across its workflow. By leveraging partner strengths across six capability areas, the hub drives performance across three cross-cutting themes.
Trusted and assured
The hub’s project performers are committed to designing, testing and validating the security and trust of microelectronics from IP design through fabrication, packaging, testing and distribution.
Rad-hard/extreme environment reliability
Going beyond conventional commercial approaches, the hub’s projects address potential threats to electronics that operate in space and other extreme environments to guarantee functionality and reliability.
Workforce development
The hub produces microelectronics talent tailored to the specific needs of the semiconductor industry through partnership with manufacturers, higher education institutions and non-profit organizations.
