The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $300,000 EAGER (Early-Concept Grants for Exploratory Research) grant under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) to the Texas A&M University System. The grant, titled "CHIPS IN SPACE: An Alliance for Pioneering Space-Based Semiconductor Manufacturing to Advance Science and Establish US Preeminence in Semiconductors", aims to establish a collaborative ecosystem to develop innovative space-based semiconductor manufacturing technologies. The project will explore how the unique microgravity environment of space can enable breakthroughs in semiconductor production, including advancements in nanofabrication, 3D manufacturing, and integration for applications like neuromorphic and quantum computing. The alliance led by Texas A&M will bring together research entities, national agencies, industry leaders, and workforce development organizations to drive these space-based semiconductor innovations and strengthen the U.S. semiconductor industry's global competitiveness.