Micron commits $10 billion to new US-based Research Labs — Boise hub to target post-DRAM and NAND technologies and packaging

Micron, the semiconductor company, has announced plans to invest $10 billion over the next decade in the establishment of a new research lab called Micron Research Lab. The lab, to be located near Micron's global R&D center in Boise, Idaho, will focus on exploring future memory technologies, advanced memory and compute architectures, advanced packaging, and next-generation semiconductor manufacturing.

Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra emphasized that unlike traditional R&D operations, the new lab will investigate technologies that are years away from commercial deployment. The company aims to bring together experts from various sectors including academia, government organizations, startups, universities, and partners to develop pre-competitive intellectual property that will be crucial in the future.

Jonathan Levin, President of Stanford University, praised the initiative as a long-term investment in fundamental research that will help keep America at the forefront of innovation. He also expressed his anticipation for collaborations the lab will enable.

The University of Texas at Austin's President, Jim Davis, highlighted the importance of national security in this investment, underscoring the potential breakthroughs and new opportunities for students, researchers, and industry partners.

The Boise facility, expected to house hundreds of researchers, will also serve as a hub for research conferences, workshops, and innovation forums. This collaborative environment will allow for the exchange of ideas and advancements between Micron and external organizations, ultimately driving innovation in the semiconductor sector.