{"id":54644,"date":"2025-01-20T09:59:46","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T09:59:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=54644"},"modified":"2025-01-20T09:59:46","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T09:59:46","slug":"e24m-eu-project-to-boost-semiconductor-chips-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/e24m-eu-project-to-boost-semiconductor-chips-innovation\/54644\/","title":{"rendered":"\u20ac24m EU project to boost semiconductor chips innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"
Tampere University, along with 11 other partners from various European research institutions and universities, has secured \u20ac24m to drive this semiconductor initiative.<\/p>\n
This project is a key element of the EU’s broader ‘Chips for Europe’<\/a> programme, which aims to position Europe as a global leader in semiconductor technology.<\/p>\n The newly funded project focuses on developing a state-of-the-art, cloud-based design platform tailored to the needs of European semiconductor chip designers.<\/p>\n By integrating a wide array of tools and services, the platform aims to make designing semiconductor chips more accessible to start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).<\/p>\n For many SMEs, the costs and complexities of chip design tools have been a barrier to entry. This platform addresses those challenges by offering affordable access to advanced tools, enabling companies to experiment and innovate in chip development.<\/p>\n The platform will also align with the EU’s pilot production lines established under the Chips for Europe initiative, ensuring a seamless transition from design to manufacturing.<\/p>\n A central goal of the design platform is to support start-ups and SMEs, empowering them to compete in the highly competitive global semiconductor market.<\/p>\n These smaller companies often lack the resources to design and manufacture semiconductor chips independently.<\/p>\n The new platform levels the playing field by offering:<\/p>\n With Tampere University and Finland’s VTT Technical Research Centre as key players, the project is well-positioned to deliver impactful results.<\/p>\n Timo H\u00e4m\u00e4l\u00e4inen, Professor of Computer Engineering and Principal Investigator overseeing the project at Tampere University, added: \u201cThe Design Platform is a pivotal new initiative for both the University and companies in the semiconductor sector.<\/p>\n \u201cThis platform will substantially lower the threshold for IT and electronics companies to start their own chip design activities.\u201d<\/p>\n The launch of the design platform is part of the EU’s broader strategy to strengthen its semiconductor capabilities, as outlined in the European Chips Act adopted in 2023<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Chips Act sets ambitious targets, including doubling Europe’s share of global semiconductor production<\/a> by 2030.<\/p>\n This initiative aims to reduce Europe’s dependence on external suppliers by fostering homegrown innovation and production capabilities.<\/p>\nA comprehensive design platform for semiconductor chips<\/h3>\n
Supporting start-ups and SMEs<\/h3>\n
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Strengthening Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem<\/h3>\n