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Latest News
Chips Think Tank Webinar#7: Building the Materials Platform for the Future of Integrated Photonics
How RIBER is expanding beyond III-V epitaxy to enable the next generation of photonic devices....
White Paper - PFAS Research Priorities for Semiconductor Manufacturing
The Industrial Alliance for Semiconductors brings together Europes key microelectronics stakeholders through dedicated working groups addressing strategic challenges. One of these groups focuses on PFAS in semiconductor manufacturing, tackling the balance between environmental concerns and industrial needs. A new white paper outlines research priorities to support this transition....
Chips Act 2.0: a shift towards demand for European chips
The European Chips Act 2.0, presented on 3 June 2026, shifts the focus to demand for European chips. ChipNL CC reflects on what this means for the Dutch semiconductor ecosystem....
Open Calls
CHIPS JU Calls: July 2026
Opens:Jul 07, 2026 09:00 CET
Closes:Sep 30, 2026 17:00 CET
New Chips JU calls now open for applications, worth over 300 million in EU funding.
The calls span the two pillars of the programme: Electronic Components and Systems (ECS), which funds research and innovation projects, and the Chips for Europe Initiative, which funds capacity building and infrastructure.
Open Access to FAMES Pilot Line
Opens:Mar 09, 2026 00:00 CET
Closes:Dec 31, 2026 23:59 CET
The FAMES Pilot Line accepts Spontaneous User Requests 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.
XECS Call 6
Opens:Jun 02, 2026 00:00 CET
Closes:Jan 21, 2027 17:00 CET
Xecs is an Eureka Cluster specifically designed to accelerate the pace of sustainable industrial innovation in the Electronics Components & Systems (ECS) community. Xecs intends to create an ambitious international collaboration programme. The resulting RD&I projects will generate high societal and economic impact for all those who participate in an Xecs project.
Events
Flanders Semiconductor Forum
Sep 16, 2026 09:00 CESTSep 16, 2026 22:00 CEST
Lamot Congress and Heritage CenterVan Beethovenstraat 8-10 B 2800 Mechelen Belgium
The 1st Flanders Semiconductor Forum is **a new annual meeting point** for the Flemish and European semiconductor ecosystem, bringing together industry, research, startups, policymakers and enabling organizations at a moment of rapid technological and industrial transformation. Organized by FC3 (Flanders Chips Competence Center) and Flanders Semiconductors, the Forum combines practical information,...
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FD-SOI ICs Design Opportunities Short Course
Sep 21, 2026 13:30 CESTSep 22, 2026 16:30 CEST
INSTN CEA Grenoble 17 avenue des Martyrs, 38000 Grenoble, FRANCE
This short course on FD-SOI technology is intended for experienced chip designers, technologists and newcomers to the field. Led by industry experts, it will provide a comprehensive overview of FD-SOI technology and its benefits, addressing multiple aspects of circuit design. Participants will learn how to efficiently design digital, analog and RF...
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aCCCess Webinar on Semiconductor Training Offers#1
Sep 22, 2026 10:00 CESTSep 22, 2026 11:00 CEST
Webinar
The semiconductor sector is evolving rapidly, creating an increasing need for skilled professionals and continuous upskilling. To help the community discover the training opportunities available across Europe, aCCCess Focus Group 4 is launching a new Webinar Series on Semiconductor Training Offers. Starting on 22 September 2026, the series will take place...
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Latest Trends
Porsche introduces Gallium Nitride for High-End Audio
(Oilandgaspress) 26/08/26 – Developed in collaboration with the University of Stuttgart, Porsche has adapted GaN technology for its first automotive application in the Burmester® 3D High-End Surround Sound System. A GaN-based high-performance chip handles the voltage conversion required to power the 400-watt subwoofer amplifier. The...
Infineon: Acquisition of C2i Semiconductors and expansion of innovation capabilities in energy management solutions for AI data centers - Silicon Saxony
August 24, 2026. Infineon Technologies AG plans to acquire C2i Semiconductors. The Bangalore-based technology company specializes in software-defined multiphase controllers and smart power stages for applications in AI data centers. C2i Semiconductors' technology complements Infineon's leading portfolio of power semiconductors and power supply systems, enabling intelligent and scalable power architectures from the grid to the processor core for AI servers and high-performance computing platforms. The acquisition strengthens Infineon's leading position in power supply solutions for AI data centers. At the same time, Infineon is strengthening its development capabilities in India and underscoring the country's role as a strategic innovation hub. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of calendar year 2026.
University of Limerick welcomes first graduates in immersive engineering
Launched in 2022, the master’s course in ISE prioritises practical, on-the-job experience over lectures and theortical studies, UL said.
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