About mstar: the US chapter of star

About mstar

Michigan has been a cornerstone of the American automobile industry for more than a century.

Today, it accounts for over 20% of U.S. auto production, and boasts six times the national average when it comes to automotive manufacturing jobs.

This well-established ecosystem is now at the forefront of the industry’s shift towards electric and autonomous vehicles.

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Michigan semiconductor talent and technologies for automotive research (mstar), established by KLA, the University of Michigan, Washtenaw Community College, GM, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and imec, was created to drive the advancement of semiconductor technologies crucial to this transformation.

As the US chapter of star, mstar is dedicated to fostering talent, developing infrastructure, and growing the automotive semiconductor ecosystem in Michigan.

Mstar's objectives

01

Advance automotive semiconductor research: promote fundamental and next-generation research in automotive semiconductors. Foster the adoption of cutting-edge solutions such as advanced ADAS, autonomous driving, and electric vehicles.
02

Develop Michigan’s talent pipeline: collaborate with educational institutions to strengthen Michigan’s semiconductor workforce. Implement training and retraining programs to prepare both new and existing workers for roles in chip manufacturing and assembly.
03

Attract funding: encourage private and public investments in Michigan’s automotive semiconductor sector.