Joint University Microelectronics Program 2.0 (JUMP 2.0)

Due Date: White Papers Due March 7, 2022 Government Organization: Semiconductor Research Corporation Description: Joint University Microelectronics Program 2.0 (JUMP 2.0) Research Announcement JUMP 2.0, a consortium of industrial participants (the “Consortium”) in cooperation with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (“DARPA”), solicits white papers from U.S. universities for collaborative, multidisciplinary, multi-university research in selected areas of principal interest.  The goal of this collaborative effort between the Department of Defense and the industrial participants is to substantially increase the performance, efficiency, and capabilities of broad classes of electronics systems for both commercial and military applications.

Category: Opportunity

DoD Communities Of Interest: Advanced Electronics

Subject: Joint University Microelectronics Program 2.0 (JUMP 2.0)

Due Date: White Papers Due March 7, 2022

Government Organization: Semiconductor Research Corporation

Description:

Joint University Microelectronics Program 2.0 (JUMP 2.0) Research Announcement

Program Objectives and Description

JUMP 2.0, a consortium of industrial participants (the “Consortium”) in cooperation with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (“DARPA”), solicits white papers from U.S. universities for collaborative, multidisciplinary, multi-university research in selected areas of principal interest. 

The goal of this collaborative effort between the Department of Defense and the industrial participants is to substantially increase the performance, efficiency, and capabilities of broad classes of electronics systems for both commercial and military applications. These research and development efforts should benefit both the defense and industrial sectors by providing the Department of Defense with an unmatched technological edge in advanced radar, communications, and weapons systems, and provide the U.S. economy with unique information technology and processing capabilities critical to commercial competitiveness and future economic growth. 

To address existing and emerging challenges in information and communication technologies (ICT) and associated technologies, the Program will concentrate resources on long-range innovative research that is high risk and high reward. The most important focus areas are ICT challenges, as outlined in the 2030 Decadal Plan for Semiconductors, and accelerating innovation in applications, as outlined in DARPA’s Electronics Resurgence Initiative (ERI) 2.0. To this end, the JUMP 2.0 program is focused on exploratory research on an 8- to 12-year time horizon that is anticipated to lead to defense and commercial opportunities in the 2030–2035 timeframe. 

As innovation is key to the success of JUMP 2.0, the Program seeks to foster diverse and inclusive research environments for the seven Centers that support our efforts to broaden participation. Our goal is to identify and support the best ideas, not simply the most prominent universities. 

Timetable and Deadlines

A two phase selection process will be used following this timeline:

Event

Deadline

Research Announcement Release

December 22, 2021

JUMP 2.0 Proposers' Day Workshop*

January 25, 2022

White Papers Due

March 7, 2022

Response to White Papers

April 25, 2022

Full JUMP 2.0 Center Proposals Due

June 22, 2022

JUMP 2.0 Center Proposals Selected for Award

August 23, 2022

Launch JUMP 2.0 Centers

January 1, 2023

 

Website: https://src.secure-platform.com/a/page/2021-JUMP-2.0-Center-RA

Questions or assistance, contact:
North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)

 

Dennis Lewis
lewisd@ncmbc.us
703-217-3127

Bob Burton
burtonr@ncmbc.us
910-824-9609

North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office | PO Box 1748, Fayetteville, NC 28303