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NIST in Your State

NIST in Minnesota

NIST ensures that the U.S. economy runs on fair transactions, that our infrastructure is built with quality construction materials, that our manufacturers can innovate and compete internationally, and that we have access to reliable products at home. We provide critical measurements and standards, including nearly 600 calibration services and more than 1,100 standard reference materials, that make Americans safer and healthier and help our companies innovate.

Below you will see a small snippet of what NIST is doing in Minnesota. More information about how NIST is supporting key sectors in Minnesota will be added to this page in the future.

CHIPS Funding

SkyWater Technology (Minnesota)

Proposed Award Amount
up to $16 million in proposed direct funding
CHIPS Organization
CHIPS Program Office
The proposed investment in SkyWater Technology Foundry would support the modernization of its existing facility in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Polar Semiconductor (Minnesota)

Award Amount
$123 million in direct funding
CHIPS Organization
CHIPS Program Office
The CHIPS for America award will provide the company with up to $123 million in total direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act to expand and modernize the company’s manufacturing facility in Bloomington, Minnesota, doubling its U.S. production capacity of sensor and power chips within two years.

MEP Success Stories

Peer Council Assists in Overcoming Leadership Challenges

Reported Year
2025
Dan Ortloff had been serving as General Manager and Chief Financial Officer of Falls Fabricating when the company's president unexpectedly passed away. With the sudden loss of the previous president, Dan found himself in a leadership role without a mentor and had to quickly learn the ropes. He had previous experience working with Enterprise

Peer Council Acts as a Valuable Sounding Board for Ideas

Reported Year
2025
In 2010, Todd Sparrow was serving as General Manager at Rapat and was seeking to enhance his skills as a manager and leader within the company. When speaking with his local Enterprise Minnesota business advisor, it was suggested that Todd join a Peer Council to learn from other manufacturing leaders facing similar challenges. After getting to know

Breaking Down Silos Enhances Workplace Culture

Reported Year
2025
After nearly 140 years in operation, St. Paul Corrugating Company was ready for new growth. However, there were some issues. Different parts of the company worked in isolation, which threatened its ability to pursue new opportunities for its diverse line of residential window well products. Hugh Burhans, president and owner of SPC, knew it was time

News & Updates

Learn how NIST improves the lives of all Americans by conducting research and fostering collaborations that make possible everything from reliable vaccine storage and fair fuel transactions to next-generation MRIs and fair stock trades. Check out NIST Works for You.

Blog Posts

Research Projects

Layout of the Nanotechnology Xccelerator Reticle with 30 unique tiles occupying 41 different slots within the reticle.

The Nanotechnology Xccelerator

The Nanotechnology Xccelerator is a pilot program to develop a powerful new family of foundry platforms and test vehicles for academics to do scientific
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