Sedcore flags Oregon FAST semiconductor funding as regional opportunity
Oct 1, 2026
Sedcore told the board that Oregon FAST (an NSF-backed program) includes $15 million in year-one funding and could grow to $150 million if metrics are met, creating potential workforce and supply-chain opportunities for Polk County.
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Eric Anderson outlined state and federal initiatives that might create opportunities for Polk County firms and workforce development. He said he did not know every program detail but flagged Oregon FAST — an NSF-associated initiative — and noted an initial year allocation of $15 million with potential scaling to $150 million if performance metrics are met.
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