A strategic partnership between Draper, a leading non-profit R&D organization, and NEMC brings trusted, expert advisory support directly to NEMC member startups and small businesses at member-exclusive rates to help reduce execution risk and move faster from prototype to fabrication.
For microelectronics startups, the gap between a validated prototype and commercial fabrication is one of the hardest stretches of the innovation journey. Common failure points include design flaws that surface late in the process, inadequate preparation for multi-project wafer arrangements and insufficient attention to downstream packaging requirements.
Draper's advisory services are designed to help NEMC members navigate these challenges.
Available Services
Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) Design
Expert guidance on creating custom-built semiconductor chips optimized for specific functions targeting high performance, efficiency and miniaturization for defense and commercial applications.
Multi-Project Wafer (MPW) Readiness
Assistance with the planning and design discipline required for multi-project wafer arrangements helping you avoid common constraints and maximize shared tooling and fabrication opportunities.
Backend Packaging
Technical support focused on downstream integration, ensuring your device is ready for advanced packaging a
critical and often underestimated step in getting to commercial fabrication.
These services are available to NEMC member companies, specifically startups and small businesses navigating complex technical risks in microelectronics development. Projects should align with one or more of NEMC's six technology priority areas.
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Draper is a non-profit research, development, and manufacturing company that solves some of the nation’s most important challenges. With more than 2,500 employees working in collaboration across 12 locations, Draper delivers transformative, mission-driven solutions that successfully meet our customers’ requirements. These efforts focus on four critical mission areas: Strategic Systems, Space Systems, Electronic Systems, and Biotechnology Systems. To extend our legacy into the future, the Draper Scholars program engages with the next generation of innovators while DraperSPARX™ seeks to partner with startups and small businesses that can further our mission. To learn more about Draper, visit draper.com.
NEMC members can indicate interest and describe their project needs through the NEMC Member Portal. The NEMC team will follow up to scope potential engagement of your project with Draper.
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Questions? Contact the NEMC team at nemc-hub@masstech.org.