(The Center Square) – Oregon State University received two $500,000 awards from the White House to further its efforts related to microfluidic technology, used in semiconductors and mass timber design and manufacturing.
“The $500,000 Consortium Accelerator Awards from the Economic Development Administration will allow the two Oregon State-led efforts to continue implementing Tech Hub strategies focused on establishing the Pacific Northwest as a national leader in these areas within ten years,” a press release from Oregon State University said.
Oregon State University leads the Corvallis Microfluidics Tech Hub (CorMic). It is a partnership featuring over 60 organizations. They develop, scale, and manufacture microfluidics technologies.
“Microfluidics refers to precisely controlling small volumes of liquid used in semiconductor thermal management, biotechnology, and advanced materials and manufacturing,” the release said.
Via collaborations with universities, tech companies, and community groups, CorMic is working to commercialize microfluidics-connected technologies and educate the workforce that supports the technology.