JVIC Invests $4 Million to Advance Missouri’s Semiconductor Industry
- March 25, 2025
The Jordan Valley Innovation Center (JVIC) at Missouri State University in Springfield established the Advanced Manufacturing Node to bolster Missouri’s semiconductor industry by fostering technological innovation, infrastructure development, and workforce enhancement. In February 2025, JVIC announced nearly $4 million in grants to four companies:
- Brewer Science: Received $1 million to develop semiconductor materials, including a state-of-the-art cleanroom facility and advanced manufacturing tools.
- GVD Corporation: Awarded $1 million to optimize dielectric materials, enhancing semiconductor manufacturability and device performance.
- MEMC: Granted $1 million to acquire a wafer surface inspection tool, expanding their capacity as the sole U.S. manufacturer of advanced 200mm and 300mm Silicon-On-Insulator (SOI) wafers.
- SRC Electrical: Allocated $925,000 for undisclosed projects aimed at advancing semiconductor technologies.
These investments aim to drive research and development, foster industry-academia collaboration, and create high-skilled jobs in Missouri, positioning the state as a leader in advanced manufacturing.