US Edition€2.5bn EU NanoIC pilot line launched to usher in next-gen chips
The €2.5 billion pilot line at imec enables open access to beyond-2nm chip design using advanced EUV lithography to boost EU semiconductor competitiveness, officials said.
- The €2.5 billion NanoIC pilot line officially opened at imec in Leuven, with €700m from EU funds and €700m from national and regional governments, supported by industry partners.
- The EU Chips Act established five pilot lines to move chip technology from lab to fab nearly four years after its 2022 announcement, following the Semiconductor Declaration.
- At imec, the facility will deploy advanced EUV lithography for beyond-2nm system-on-chip technologies, accessible to start-ups, researchers, SMEs and large organisations supported by Tyndall National Institute, CEA, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, VTT and Centre for Surface Science and Nanotechnology.
- Start-Ups and SMEs gain open access to prototype and test advanced components, aiming to diversify Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem and accelerate product development in AI, 6G, autonomous systems, and health technologies.
- Following recent pilot-line activity, NanoIC links to other pilot lines, with Tyndall National Institute benefiting from a €100m expansion announced last month.
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The European Union has officially launched its largest pilot line under the Chips Act, named NanoIC, located at IMEC Leuven. This initiative represents a significant advancement in semiconductor development and manufacturing in Europe. The total investment in this facility amounts to €2.5 billion, with contributions of €700 million from EU funding, an additional €700 million from national and regional governments, and the remaining funds sourced…
EU Launches NanoIC, Europe's Largest Chips Act Pilot Line
TLDR The EU has launched NanoIC, its largest Chips Act pilot line, with €700 million in funding to advance semiconductor capabilities. NanoIC will use extreme ultraviolet lithography to produce semiconductors beyond two nanometres, crucial for AI and 6G tech. The facility at IMEC Leuven allows open access for start-ups, researchers, and large organizations to collaborate on chip designs. The EU aims to increase semiconductor production to 20% o…
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