3/2/2026
FAU Awarded $4M in Federal Funding
Funding supports transformative programs in defense readiness, semiconductor workforce development and neurological disease research.
FAU has secured $4 million in federal funding in fiscal year 2026 to support three transformative programs advancing national priorities in defense readiness, semiconductor workforce development and neurological disease research. The investment strengthens FAU’s research infrastructure and reinforces its role as a leading public R1 university delivering high-impact research, workforce training and solutions that benefit Florida and the nation.
The awards include $2 million from the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Air Force to advance secure wireless networks for AI-enabled autonomous systems, $1 million to establish a Chip Design Hub preparing students for careers in the semiconductor industry, and $1 million to expand FAU’s NeuroInnovate Center to accelerate noninvasive treatments for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Together, these initiatives will drive innovation, support economic growth and improve quality of life through advances in national security, technology and health.
“This federal investment recognizes Florida Atlantic’s growing national impact in strengthening our economy, enhancing our national security, and improving quality of life. It solidifies our role as the region’s academic leader, bridging world-class research with industry-ready solutions that position South Florida as a premier innovation hub,” said FAU President Adam Hasner.