A Microelectronics Commons regional innovation hub
Driving innovation in microelectronics for national defense
Led by Arizona State University, the SWAP Hub brings together over 200 top semiconductor manufacturers, defense firms, national laboratories, leading academic institutions, startup companies and numerous other organizations. Hub members leverage advanced packaging, test, characterization, and fabrication capabilities at ASU’s MacroTechnology Works, Sandia National Laboratories and other cores to deliver Department of War needs.
Together, we are accelerating innovation into the hands of warfighters.
As a SWAP Hub member, you gain access to world-class facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, and support from experts at ASU and across the hub’s network. You will also have access to calls for proposals on Department of War-funded projects and unique opportunities for collaboration.
ASU — a leader in microelectronics R&D
ASU has received multiple large CHIPS and Science Act investments and is home to the only advanced fan-out wafer-level packaging center in North America.
The SWAP Hub partners with the National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL) to deliver warfighter technology by serving as a one-stop shop to match federal requirements with innovative private-sector solutions.
We offer a unique and simplified approach to rapidly develop prototypes that address a range of operational and installation needs, from individual warfighter technology to large-scale installation projects.
A national effort
Microelectronics Commons and SWAP Hub shaping the future of U.S. microelectronics
The Microelectronics Commons and ASU-led SWAP Hub connect industry, academia and government to speed “lab-to-fab” innovation, strengthen domestic manufacturing and develop the workforce in areas like AI-enabled sensing and advanced packaging.
200+ SWAP Hub members
Accelerating R&D and commercialization
Strengthening domestic supply chains
Developing the microelectronics workforce
Advancing American semiconductor capacity
The SWAP Hub is one of eight regional innovation hubs established under the DoW’s Microelectronics Commons, a national strategic initiative to accelerate the development and production of microelectronics technologies that are critical to U.S. security and defense. Funded with DoW investment, the SWAP Hub is one of the first awards under the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, which aims to revitalize American semiconductor manufacturing capacity and competitiveness.
How does the SWAP Hub work?
The SWAP Hub’s regional and national partners work together to accelerate the lab-to-fab transition between research, development and production.
ASU coordinates hub activities and develops the human, physical and digital capabilities of its partners to maximize value to the DoW and advance national security priorities around microelectronics.
Department of War technical priority areas
Artificial intelligence hardware
5G/6G wireless technology
Commercial leap-ahead technologies
Electromagnetic warfare
Secure edge computing and the internet of things (IoT)
Quantum technology
Workforce development:
Four key focus areas
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Academic pathways
Aligning classes and degrees with microelectronics workforce needs
2
Stackable microcredentials
Upskilling and reskilling through specialized, industry-relevant courses
3
Digital learning experiences
Fostering hands-on interaction with the latest technology in education
4
Talent pipelines
Engaging broad workforce potential such as K-12 and veterans
Grow your workforce with us
We are building the microelectronics workforce of the future through curriculum development, learning opportunities and career pathways.