The Design Platform, funded via Chips JU and coordinated by imec, is set to become the go-to hub for startups in integrated circuit (IC) design—covering electronic, photonic, quantum chips, MEMS, and flexible electronics.
“We want to make startups more successful, quicker,” says Romano Hoofman, Strategic Development Director, imec. This initiative lowers barriers to tools, fabrication, and training—both technical and business—to help startups accelerate and thrive.
What’s Inside the Platform?
✅ Expert support through Design Enablement Teams
✅ Open-source cloud sandbox for early-stage development
✅ €220M EU funding, with matching opportunities from member states
✅ Affordable access to EDA and IP tools
✅ Structured startup programs:
- Mentoring: 20 hours in structured sessions.
- Incubator: One-week collaborative event.
- Accelerator: Advanced two-week business training, including investor pitching.
Whether you’re a startup, design house, or tool developer—this is your chance to part of the future of European chip design.
Get Involved:
🔹 Join the SCCC webinar on 28 October with Romano Hoofman, imec
🔹 Visit the Design Platform booth at Semicon Europe (Chips JU booth)
🔹 Follow the EU Chips Design Platform on LinkedIN