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United States of America: Department of Commerce finalises CHIPS incentives for xLight's free-electron laser prototype

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02 Jun 2026

In June 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce finalised a USD 150 million award under the CHIPS and Science Act to xLight Inc to support the construction and demonstration of a free-electron laser (FEL) prototype intended as an alternative light source for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography.

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1

1 certainly harmful

0 likely harmful

0 liberalising

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02 Jun 2026

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Announced: 02 Jun 2026
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On 2 June 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce finalised a USD 150 million award to xLight Inc under the CHIPS and Science Act. In exchange for this funding, the Department of Commerce will receiv...

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