Northeast Microelectronics Coalition Hub

Name

Northeast Microelectronics Coalition Hub

Legal name

Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (operating Northeast Microelectronics Coalition Hub)

Website

https://nemicroelectronics.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Semiconductor Industry Coalition / Microelectronics Innovation Ecosystem

akta.pro primary industry

Networking & Data Center Silicon (Switch/NIC/DPU/SerDes) (HDAHABAB)

Keywords

• Microelectronics innovation hub
• Semiconductor ecosystem development
• Technology grant programs
• Defense microelectronics consortium
• Lab-to-fab enablement

Headquarters

HQ city

Westborough

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal CHIPS and Science Act Funding: NEMC Hub receives federal funding through the Microelectronics Commons program, executed through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division and the National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL). The organization received $37.8 million in September 2024 and $22.5 million in April 2026 to support microelectronics innovation across the Northeast.
2. Grant Programs (PROPEL, SCALE Capital, POWER): NEMC Hub distributes grant funding to member organizations through competitive programs: PROPEL (Powering Regional Opportunities for Prototyping Microelectronics) provides up to $200,000 per award for lab-to-fab services; SCALE Capital provides up to $10 million for Massachusetts-based capital expenses; POWER Program provides $1.2 million for workforce development. Total awarded to-date exceeds $4.7M across 50+ grants.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NEMC Hub is a federally-funded regional coalition and division of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) that operates as one of eight Microelectronics Commons hubs under the CHIPS and Science Act. It distributes federal grant funding to member startups, small companies, academic institutions, and FFRDCs, while providing technical advisory services (via Draper), technical concierge access to shared microelectronics facilities, and workforce development programs across eight Northeast states (MA, CT, ME, NH, RI, VT, NJ, NY).

Product overview

The NEMC Hub operates as a collaborative regional technology hub (a division of Massachusetts Technology Collaborative) offering a portfolio of programs and services rather than a single unified product. Core offerings include Technical Advisory Services (via Draper partnership) providing ASIC design, MPW readiness, and backend packaging support; the Technical Concierge program providing coordinated access to shared microelectronics facilities across the Northeast and beyond; and multiple grant programs including BioNexus (biotechnology/biomanufacturing), POWER (workforce development), PROPEL (startup prototyping/manufacturing), and SCALE Capital (lab-to-fab capital investment). Additional services include the SHIELD defense sector initiative and a member portal platform. The hub connects 300+ organizations including commercial and defense companies, academic institutions, FFRDCs, and startups across eight Northeast states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Technical Advisory Services (NEMC-Draper Partnership) Strategic advisory service providing ASIC design, MPW (Multi-Project Wafer) readiness, and backend packaging expertise via Draper to help member startups and small businesses de-risk technology development and accelerate lab-to-fab transitions.
• Technical Concierge Coordinated access service providing a curated directory of shared microelectronics technical facilities across the Northeast, U.S., and Canada, including nanofabrication labs, chip foundries, testing and characterization facilities, packaging services, and EDA design support.
• PROPEL (Powering Regional Opportunities for Prototyping Microelectronics) Program Competitive grant program providing up to $200,000 in funding to NEMC Hub member startups and small companies (100 or fewer employees) to cover manufacturing services (fabrication, packaging, testing) and operations services (EDA tools, patents, cybersecurity, training) for microelectronics development.
• SCALE Capital (Supporting Chip Advancement from Lab to Enterprise) Program $10 million grant initiative funding capital expenses for ecosystem connectivity, workforce capabilities expansion, and cutting-edge technology advancement, supporting ecosystem development, workforce development, and technology development projects across Massachusetts.
• POWER (Preparing Our Workforce for Microelectronics Resiliency) Program $1.2 million workforce development grant program providing funding to NEMC Hub members to establish new or boost existing education or training programs to bolster the microelectronics workforce throughout the Northeast region. Requires minimum 20% cost-share.
• BioNexus Grant Program Grant program offering up to $3 million in Year 1 funding to Massachusetts universities, research institutions, and companies working on biotechnology and biomanufacturing priorities in partnership with the U.S. Army DEVCOM, addressing 10 Army-defined research challenges.
• NEMC Member Portal Centralized online platform (Small World Labs community) for NEMC Hub members to access microelectronics resources, collaboration tools, member updates, and the Technical Concierge facilities directory.
• TechNext AI Forecasting Platform MIT startup TechNext's AI-powered technology forecasting platform, deployed via NEMC contract, to analyze and accelerate innovation in semiconductor manufacturing across the Northeast region.

Quantifiable outcome

• $60.3M in total federal awards received by NEMC Hub
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• DrapercoreTechnology or Integration · 18 February 2026Strategic partnership where Draper provides ASIC design, MPW readiness, and backend packaging advisory services to NEMC member startups and small companies. Services are offered at member-exclusive rates to help de-risk technology development and accelerate lab-to-fab transition. Draper's role is advisory in nature, supporting member success rather than approving designs or controlling access to fabrication resources.
• Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEMC Hub is a division of MassTech, the state's technology development agency. MassTech serves as the Hub Lead and administers federal funding through the CHIPS Act and Microelectronics Commons program on behalf of NEMC.
• Microelectronics Commons (executed by NSWC Crane Division and NSTXL)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal program executed through Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division and National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL). NEMC is one of eight regional hubs in this national network advancing domestic semiconductor innovation.
• Analog DevicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory Group member providing guidance on NEMC priorities. Collaborating on High Aluminum Gallium Nitride (AlGaN) lab-to-fab transition project ($4.5M+ award).
• BAE SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory Group member and project lead for CHIQPI quantum-photonic integrated circuits project ($9.6M award). Active collaborator across multiple NEMC initiatives.
• MITcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory Group member. Collaborating on multiple projects including AI hardware, 5G/6G, and quantum technology initiatives.
• MIT Lincoln LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory Group member contributing to electromagnetic warfare and quantum technology projects.
• MITREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory Group member providing expertise on secure systems and defense applications.
• RaytheoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory Group member and active project collaborator on electromagnetic warfare and other defense-related microelectronics projects.
• Applied MaterialscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory Group member providing semiconductor manufacturing expertise.
• Columbia UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory Group member contributing academic research expertise in microelectronics.
• NextFlexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory Group member focused on flexible hybrid electronics.
• Sivers SemiconductorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject lead for multiple NEMC awards totaling over $11M for 5G/6G and electromagnetic warfare technology development.
• University of Massachusetts AmherstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject lead for Lab-to-Fab Transfer of CMOS+memristor Chips for Edge Intelligence project ($7.9M award).

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AIM Photonics: American Institute for Manufacturing Integrated Photonics, one of the Manufacturing USA institutes focused on photonic integrated circuits. Directly comparable as a federally-backed semiconductor manufacturing consortium providing shared facility access, technical services, and ecosystem coordination for member organizations.
• Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC): Industry-led consortium that funds university semiconductor research globally. Comparable as a member-driven semiconductor research coalition that distributes funding to academic and industry partners to advance microelectronics innovation, though with a longer operating history.
• California DREAMS Hub: One of the 8 federally-designated Microelectronics Commons hubs serving the West Coast region. Directly comparable as a CHIPS Act-funded regional semiconductor coalition with similar federal funding model, member network structure, and grant distribution programs targeting microelectronics innovation.
• NextFlex: Manufacturing Innovation Institute focused on flexible hybrid electronics, an NEMC Advisory Group member. Directly comparable as a federally-funded consortium that facilitates semiconductor-adjacent technology development through member services, technical advisory, and ecosystem coordination.
• Midwest Microelectronics Consortium (MMEC): One of the 8 Microelectronics Commons hubs serving the Midwest region. Directly comparable as a CHIPS Act-funded regional microelectronics coalition with similar federal funding streams, member-driven model, and PROPEL-style grant programs focused on semiconductor lab-to-fab transition.
• Southwest Advanced Prototyping Hub (SWAPH): One of the 8 Microelectronics Commons hubs led by Arizona State University serving the Southwest region. Directly comparable as a federally-backed semiconductor prototyping coalition with similar CHIPS Act funding model and member-driven technical services portfolio.

Others

• SEMI: Global semiconductor manufacturing industry association. Adjacent ecosystem participant providing industry events, standards, and advocacy; comparable in serving semiconductor industry coordination but not a direct coalition or funding peer to NEMC.

Broad incumbents

• Manufacturing USA: Network of 17 federally-funded manufacturing innovation institutes spanning multiple technology domains. Comparable as a broader national ecosystem of federally-funded manufacturing consortia of which NEMC is functionally a member, providing ecosystem-level context for the hub's role.
• Natcast: National Center for the Advancement of Semiconductor Technology, the non-profit entity created under the CHIPS Act to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC). Comparable as a federally-established semiconductor R&D organization with broader national scope that subsumes and complements regional Microelectronics Commons hubs like NEMC.

Regional players

• NY CREATES: New York State-funded semiconductor research and development entity operating the Albany NanoTech Complex. Comparable as a state-government-affiliated semiconductor R&D organization providing shared infrastructure access, though more infrastructure-heavy than NEMC's coalition model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Mass_Tech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/massachusetts-technology-collaborative
• Instagraminstagram.com/masstechcollaborative

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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M&A

Investments2 records

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