JePPIX (Joint European Platform for Photonic Integration Components and Circuits), an association of commercial enterprises, research organizations and universities serving as a platform for promoting integrated photonics on a European level, is coordinated by the TU/e. In the ChipNL Competence Centre, TU/e brings in its experience with managing the developer community for photonic integrated circuits from JePPIX, complementing Dutch electronic chip design capabilities with the latest photonic and heterogeneous techniques.
Activities and support of the ChipNL Competence Centre
The ChipNL Competence Centre supports SMEs, startups and multinationals to access European pilot lines that allow them to test and validate new technologies in a controlled and advanced environment. In addition, an innovative design platform is being developed within the EU Chips Act to support industry in designing and developing customised semiconductor solutions. The ChipNL Competence Centre also facilitates access to this by providing support and knowledge. TNO, imec and JePPIX will be responsible for these activities.
To train the right talent for the future, the Centre will cooperate with the EU Skills Initiatives and the Microchip Talent reinforcement plan ( project Beethoven ). The talent programme should promote the development of new skills and strengthen the labour market for the semicon sector. Brainport Development and ChipTechTwente will be responsible for these activities.
In addition, the ChipNL Competence Centre offers support in obtaining funding through the EU Chip Fund, which was set up specifically to stimulate innovative projects in the semiconductor industry. These activities are complemented by support in business development, fundraising and internationalisation, as well as identifying innovation opportunities within the sector. The regional development organisations OostNL, InnovationQuarter and BOM and High Tech NL will be responsible for these activities.
The ChipNL Competence Center should be further positioning the Netherlands as a hub for semiconductor innovation, while contributing to broader European goals
A booster for Dutch SMEs and startups in the semicon industry
With this grant, we can further support the Dutch chip industry to strengthen its knowledge position and competitiveness and further consolidate its position within Europe. By supporting companies with access to pilot lines, the design platform, financing opportunities and talent programmes, the ChipNL Competence Centre aims to provide a solid foundation for SMEs and startups to compete in the global market.
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