The Microelectronics Commons: A National Network of Prototyping Innovation Hubs

The Microelectronics Commons is creating a direct pathway to reduce the country’s reliance on foreign microelectronics and safeguard the nation from supply chain risks.

Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting Keynote Speakers Announced

February 18 – 20, 2026
JW Marriott Hotel | Washington, D.C.

Join us for the 2026 Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting –
a three-day event showcasing thought leadership and innovation across the U.S. microelectronics ecosystem.

The Microelectronics Commons program was established through the Strategic & Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S²MARTS) Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) established by the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division and is managed by the National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL).

About Microelectronics Commons

The Microelectronics Commons program is a network of regional technology Hubs acting on a shared mission: to expand the nation’s global leadership in microelectronics. The Microelectronics Commons program is accelerating domestic prototyping and growing a pipeline of U.S.-based semiconductor talent.

ENABLING

the transition from laboratory to fabrication for more efficient U.S. microelectronics innovations.

EXPANDING

the United States’ global leadership across microelectronics technical development.

ACCELERATING

the transition of new technologies to domestic microelectronics manufacturers.

The Microelectronics Commons Hubs

The Microelectronics Commons program comprises eight regional Hubs, each focused on multiple technology areas and supported by their network of commercial innovators.

Technology Areas Supported by the Microelectronics Commons

  • 5G/6G Technology

  • Artificial Intelligence Hardware

  • Commercial Leap Ahead Technologies

  • Electromagnetic Warfare

  • Secure Edge/IoT Computing

  • Quantum Technology