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Meta, Broadcom, others launch $125M chip research hub

Published Thursday, May 21, 2026 · Updated May 22

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Meta, Broadcom, Applied Materials, GlobalFoundries, and Synopsys are jointly launching a $125 million "Semiconductor Hub" at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering. This initiative aims to foster innovation in AI chips and develop a skilled workforce, contributing to the broader effort to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor industry.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Broadcom, Meta, Applied Materials, GlobalFoundries, and Synopsys are collaborating to launch a $125 million "Semiconductor Hub" at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering.
  • The research hub's primary goal is to accelerate innovation in AI chips and develop a skilled workforce for the semiconductor industry.
  • This collaboration is part of a larger initiative to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor industry.

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  • CNBCCenter

    The article frames the new research hub as a strategic industry-academia collaboration crucial for accelerating AI chip innovation and workforce development in a rapidly evolving market.

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