Join us on June 8, 2026, for an exclusive networking reception at the Kista Semiconductor Arena in Stockholm, hosted by the Swedish Chip Competence Center (SCCC) and the APECS Pilot Line. Taking place on the evening before the NordPac Conference, this informal gathering offers a relaxed setting to connect with peers across the Nordic semiconductor community and to engage…
International Summer School on Digital Chip Design Have you ever wondered how a computer really works—down to the chip itself? You are invited to an intensive three-day International Summer School on Digital Chip Design, where you will design and run your own RISC‑V processor in hardware. Led by Per Andersson, PhD, Senior Advisor at Lund…
In this webinar, the ENCCS Director, Karim Elgammal, will provide an overview of ENCCS and how they enable SMEs to leverage high-performance computing capabilities to accelerate their business targets. He will also share how the Swedish semiconductor ecosystem could benefit from accelerated computing capabilities offered by EuroHPC JU resources and how to tailor it to SME use…
The European IP Helpdesk, in collaboration with the European Patent Office, has launched this year’s “From Lab to Market” training series. The session on 22 April will explore how the German start-up Infinite Roots is pioneering sustainable biotech – and how IP strategy supports the development and scaling of platform technologies. Based on the EPO…
Great opportunity ahead for deep-tech startups in microelectronics! After a successful 2025 edition with 150+ participants, 18 selected startups and over €50M in negotiated deals, the next round is open – and SCCC is your entry point, get in touch! The Chips Venture Forum, hosted by aCCCess in partnership with EIC – European Innovation Council…
As AI continues to scale rapidly, the limits of traditional electronic architectures are becoming increasingly apparent. Photonics is emerging as a key enabler to overcome these challenges, but how are investors positioning themselves, and where are the real opportunities? In this context, aCCCess organises a Chips Think Tank webinar, taking place on April 21 at…
Swedish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working with semiconductor technologies now have a significant opportunity to accelerate their innovation. Through the Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU), Vinnova is offering funding for SMEs to access newly established European pilot lines for testing, development, and prototyping of advanced semiconductor solutions. What Is the Opportunity?Chips JU has established…
The FAMES pilot line accepts spontaneous user requests all year round, offering organisations rapid access to its advanced semiconductor technologies outside the annual Open-Access calls. This pathway enables time-critical projects to move forward without waiting for the next call. FAMES Open-Access Calls take place every year from 2025 to 2028. They open in March and…
The EuroCDP is launching a Europewide call for industry professionals, technical experts, senior executives, founders, investment partners and experienced practitioners who want to help shape the next generation of European IC design startups. The aim is to build a strong and diverse pool of mentors, experts, and keynote speakers to support the first cohort of our European semiconductor design innovation…
On February 9, 2026, the NanoIC pilot line was inaugurated by imec at its headquarters in Leuven. This is a landmark achievement for Europe’s semiconductor industry, turning the ambitions of the EU Chips Act into reality. Backed by a €2.5 billion investment from the European Union, the Flemish government, and industry partners including ASML, the…
Together, the Nordic and Baltic national CCCs make up almost 25 percent of all the European Centres set up in the last year to strengthen the semiconductor industry and ecosystem in each country as well as in Europe. Learning from each other will benefit the progress for all. With a Memorandum of Understanding in place,…
The first annual user meetup for startups, SME´s and larger industrial actors, organised by the Swedish Chips Competence Centre, SCCC, was held at Stena Center for startups in Gothenburg on 26 November. The event targeted the needs of the industry, presenting opportunities provided by the five pilot lines, with a special focus on the Swedish…
The Nordic and Baltic national CCCs make up almost 25 percent of all the European counterparts set up in the last year to strengthen the semiconductor industry and ecosystems in each country as well as in Europe as a whole. On December 9, an MoU will be signed to manifest a strong collaboration between the…
Elektronikmässan in Gothenburg is a trade fair that brings together industry professionals, innovators, and electronics enthusiasts. On site, everything in electronics is showcased—from the latest technology to thousands of electronic products. The fair also offers lectures, workshops, and networking opportunities, making it an important platform for knowledge exchange and business relationships. Visitors can explore everything…
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…
At the inauguration of the Swedish Chips Competence Centre, the Executive Director of Chips Joint Undertaking (JU), Jari Kinaret, took the opportunity to underline the strategic importance of the national competence centres, one of four areas that CHIPS JU are funding as part of the first pillar of the Chips Act. In addition to setting…
