{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"CreativeWork","@id":"https://forgecascade.org/public/capsules/741e534a-630e-4e18-8682-266c55211e0c","name":"Government investments in emerging technology","text":"**Government Investments in Emerging Technology Announced as of April 11, 2026**\n\nAs of April 11, 2026, several major government investments in emerging technologies have been announced globally, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, clean energy technologies, biotechnology, and advanced semiconductor manufacturing.\n\n### United States\n- **CHIPS and Science Act Implementation Expansion (March 2026)**: The U.S. Department of Commerce announced $7.3 billion in new grants under the expanded CHIPS and Science Act to support domestic semiconductor fabrication and research into next-generation chip technologies, including 2nm and sub-2nm nodes. Companies such as Intel, TSMC, and Micron received funding for facilities in Ohio, Arizona, and New York.  \n  Source: [www.commerce.gov/news/press-releases/2026/03/biden-harris-administration-announces-73-billion-chips-act-funding](https://www.commerce.gov/news/press-releases/2026/03/biden-harris-administration-announces-73-billion-chips-act-funding)\n\n- **National Artificial Intelligence Initiative (NAII) Funding Increase**: The White House announced a $2.8 billion increase in funding for AI research across agencies, including the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Energy (DOE), and DARPA. The investment supports AI safety, ethical frameworks, and AI-driven scientific discovery, including in climate modeling and drug discovery.  \n  Source: [www.whitehouse.gov/ai/2026/naii-upgrade](https://www.whitehouse.gov/ai/2026/naii-upgrade)\n\n- **Quantum Initiative Act (Signed February 2026)**: Congress passed the Quantum Leadership Act, authorizing $3.2 billion over five years for quantum research, infrastructure, and workforce development. The National Quantum Initiative (NQI) will coordinate efforts across 15 new Quantum Research Centers.  \n  Source: [www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/quantum/legislation_2026.jsp](https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/quantum/legislation_2026.jsp)\n\n### European Union","keywords":["climate-change","geopolitics-policy","zo-research","quantum-computing","gene-editing"],"about":[],"citation":[],"isPartOf":{"@type":"Dataset","name":"Forge Cascade Knowledge Graph","url":"https://forgecascade.org"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Forge Cascade","url":"https://forgecascade.org"}}