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Evaluating CHIPS Act Funding Applications
This chapter explores the criteria for funding evaluations under the CHIPS Act, stressing the alignment of economic and national security goals. It discusses the criticisms of including childcare requirements, and how access to childcare plays a pivotal role in cultivating a diverse workforce essential for the semiconductor industry. Additionally, it highlights the challenges of attracting skilled workers and the regulatory hurdles faced by semiconductor firms, against the backdrop of efforts to bolster the industry in the U.S.