The US Department of Commerce will allocate up to $389 million to support chip research and development The US Department of Commerce will allocate up to $389 million to support chip research and development. Vertical Semiconductor will receive up to $73 million in research and development funding. Helion will receive up to $175 million for power semiconductor research and development. Sibelco will receive up to $56 million for the research and development of ultra-high purity quartz.