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Texas Tech University Semiconductor Nanofabrication Center
Lubbock, TX. R&D.
Texas Tech University, headquartered in Lubbock, TX
Nanotechnology cleanroom facility
Announced as of Jan 22, 2026
Texas Tech University plans a $24 million multipurpose nanotechnology cleanroom in Lubbock for semiconductor research, using a $12 million state grant and a university match.
- Investment
- $24M
- Jobs
- not stated
- Announced
- Jan 21, 2026
- Target
- 2027
- Type
- R&D
- Process or product
- Ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors, solid-state lasers, high-power electronics
- Wafer size
- not stated
- CHIPS Act funding
- none on record
Timeline
- Funding
Texas announced a $12 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant; the university matches it for a $24 million project.
Texas Tech University
Sources (4)
- Announced TSIF Public Listing Office of the Texas Governor, May 4, 2026
- TTU to build $24M semiconductor cleanroom to drive research, innovation spartnerships.com, Jan 23, 2026
- Texas Tech to Build $24 Million Clean Room for Semiconductor Development Texas Tech University, Jan 22, 2026
- Texas Tech nanotech grant Abbott KFYO, Jan 22, 2026
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