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The Federal Government is the largest consumer and supporter of advanced technologies in the United States and is often willing to more aggressively fund and rapidly adopt new technologies. President Trump may be changing the rules of government spending, but he will continue to fund and even grow many key technology areas. Thus, President Trump’s second term brings new opportunities for commercial companies to secure large non-dilutive grants, contracts and low-interest loans.

Clark Street supports companies within each of these industries, and more.

Semiconductors & Advanced Electronics

Semiconductors and advanced electronics are a critical pillar of Clark Street Associates’ business, and our track-record of securing high-value deals with the U.S. government and other strategic parties is unparalleled. Given the government’s battle with China for technical superiority and the need to shore up the U.S. industrial base, the CHIPS Act released $52 billion to support technology development, manufacturing build-out, and long-term supply agreements. While President Trump's priorities differ from Biden, the next four years will continue to see significant funding opportunities to secure the semiconductor supply chain. Clark Street has worked at the heart of the federal government’s semiconductor strategy for the past decade and was intimately involved in the conception, creation and administration of the CHIPS Act.

Areas of Focus:

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Advanced Semiconductor Packaging

Semiconductor Capital Equipment and Supply Chain

Advanced Architecture Integrated Circuits

Quantum Computing

Edge Compute & IoT Systems

Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence Hardware

High-Performance Computing

Speciality Semiconductors & Photonics

Radiation Hardened Electronics

5G Communications

Critical minerals

Rare earth elements and other critical minerals are at the foundation of the modern economy, essential for national security, energy systems, and other advanced technologies. Yet, the U.S. relies on foreign sources for at least 50% of critical minerals and 95% of rare earth elements. In an Executive Order during his first term, President Trump declared the U.S.’s reliance on foreign entities for critical minerals a national crisis, enabling new funding to be directed towards strengthening domestic supply chains. President Trump has already stated he will prioritize this issue during his second term. As the U.S. works to reduce reliance on foreign sources and establish a secure supply of key materials, significant funding opportunities are available for companies engaged in mining, processing, and recycling of critical minerals.

Areas of Focus:

Extraction

Separation

Refining

Alloying

Recycling

Extraction from Non-Traditional Domestic Sources

Mining

Advanced Materials for Defense Applications

Nuclear, fusion, & Other alternative energy sources

Behind some of the most impactful recent technological breakthroughs lie reliable sources of energy to power them. Efficient energy production—including advanced nuclear, fusion, and traditional fossil fuel energy—are critical to meet our skyrocketing demand for power. For example, advancements such as small modular reactors (SMRs) are promising for enhanced onsite power delivery at operations such as data centers and industrial facilities. For companies in the energy generation space, effectively harnessing Federal resources will be a crucial differentiator to advancing in this increasingly competitive sector. Through in-depth expertise in multiple advanced energy sectors, Clark Street Associates can rapidly maneuver through the changing demands of both the public and private sectors to provide a turnkey strategy to secure funding for our clients.

Areas of Focus:

Advanced Nuclear

Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)

Fusion Energy

Fossil Energy

Grid Resiliency and Hardening

Energy Storage Technologies

Energy Infrastructure Security (Physical and Cyber)

defense & Aerospace

Rising geopolitical tensions, evolving security threats, and the accelerating commercialization of space are driving new government investments in national defense and aerospace companies. The second Trump Administration is expected to prioritize initiatives that strengthen U.S. military capabilities, secure supply chains, and advance aerospace and defense initiatives. The capital-intensive nature of these industries and the consistent appropriation of government funding targeted to support these sectors opens massive opportunities for federal funding. Clark Street Associates leverages deep expertise and extensive networks within the defense and aerospace sectors to help clients navigate complex funding landscapes, establish key government partnerships, and position themselves for success.

Areas of Focus:

Advanced Manufacturing

Robotics and AI

Hypersonics

Next Generation Satellites and Constellation Technology

5G and Other Advanced RF/Millimeter Wave Technologies

Advanced Sensors

Advanced Materials

Robotics & Aritficial IntelligeNCE

As robotics and AI continue to evolve, their transformative impact on key sectors like manufacturing and agriculture is clear. Automation enables the U.S. to strengthen domestic production and food security while driving efficiency and resilience across industries. Additionally, their dual-use nature—benefiting both commercial and defense sectors—makes robotics and AI indispensable investments in President Trump’s second term. CSA utilizes its expertise and industry connections to help clients secure significant government funding and establish leadership in these industries.

Areas of Focus:

Workforce Enhancement Robotics

Smart/Autonomous Agriculture Technologies

Recognition and Detection Software

Collaborative Robots (Cobots)

Industrial Automation

Neural Networks

Deep Learning

Increasing Adoption of AI Solutions Across the Government

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