Building a stronger European semiconductor ecosystem with the European Network of Chips Competence Centers
About aCCCess
aCCCess (Alliance of Chips Competence Centres for Enhanced Semiconductor Services) is a four-year Coordination and Support Action launched in March 2025 under the EU Chips Act. It aims to build a strong, interconnected European Network of Chips Competence Centres (ENCCC) that enables innovation, facilitates access to advanced semiconductor services, and strengthens Europe’s position in the global semiconductor value chain.
Network
Our network is comprised of Chip Competence Centers, Pilot lines and Design Platforms. Together, PLs and the DP empower the CCCs with cutting-edge infrastructure.
What is a Competence Center?
A Chips Competence Centre (CCC)is a hub of excellence providing access to specialised semiconductor knowledge, training, prototyping, testing, and small-scale production. These centres are pivotal to Europe's semiconductor strategy by:
- Supporting SMEs and start-ups with innovation services
- Bridging the gap between research and industry
- Promoting regional and pan-European know-how in chips and microelectronics
What is a Pilot Line & a Design Platform?
Pilot Lines (PLs) are advanced manufacturing facilities that help scale innovations from research to production, enabling validation in relevant environments.
The Design Platform (DP) is a cloud-based virtual environment providing state-of-the-art Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and design libraries to:
- Accelerate chip design and prototyping
- Enable collaboration across Europe
- Support education and skills development in semiconductor design
Latest News
Chips from the North: Connecting Design and Manufacturing in Europe
On 23-24 March, the Chips from the North event in Helsinki, organised by FiCCC, brought together Europe's semiconductor community to explore available support for companies across the value chain....
ENCCC Annual Meeting: Strengthening Europes Semiconductor Network
First Annual Meeting of CCCs was held on 5-6 February in Brussels...
PIXSpain Competence Centre Webpage Content Available
We are pleased to announce that the PIXSpain Competence Centre webpage is now fully available, providing a comprehensive overview of our role, activities, and ecosystem engagement within the photonics ecosystem....
Open Calls
EuroCDP Venture Development Programme
Opens:Apr 08, 2026 00:00 CEST
Closes:May 01, 2026 17:00 CEST
The EuroCDP launched its Venture Building Programmes, a dedicated acceleration and incubation track designed to help European fabless startups move faster, design smarter, and validate their first silicon with confidence.
CHIPS JU ECS Calls
Closes:May 07, 2026 17:00 CET
The Chips JU has two open calls for proposals under its Electronic Components & Systems (ECS) programme, funded through Horizon Europe. Deadline for project outline is 7 May 2026!
Chips Venture Forum 2026
Opens:Mar 17, 2026 09:00 CET
Closes:May 12, 2026 18:00 CET
The 2026 edition of the Chips Venture Forum will introduce an enhanced format designed to maximize interactions with investors and increase visibility across the semiconductor ecosystem.
Events
FIDES Methodology and Tool Training
Apr 21, 2026 09:00 CESTApr 24, 2026 17:00 CEST
Bat. MaxwellPlace du Levant 3, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
## CHIPSWIn is organising the FIDES Methodology Training ### 20-21 April 2026 and 23-24 April 2026 (each 16 hours) Participants should have a Masters Degree in Engineering or Science, or justify from an equivalent practical experience in industry. To attend the course, participants must: - Bring their own laptop equipped with a Wifi...
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Chips Think Tank Webinar-6
Apr 21, 2026 13:00 CESTApr 21, 2026 14:00 CEST
Webinar
Join us for an insightful session on how investment strategies are evolving within one of todays most promising deeptech ecosystems. This event offers a unique opportunity to gain expert perspectives on the intersection of venture capital, photonics, and emerging technologies. The session will feature a discussion with **Regis Hamelin**, CTO of...
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Joint FAMES and ChipsWIN Workshop in Louvain-la-Neuve
Apr 22, 2026 09:00 CETApr 22, 2026 19:00 CET
Foyer du Lac (Aula Magna), Louvain-la-Neuve, BelgiumPlace Raymond Lemaire, 1 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
The FAMES-ChipsWIN Joint Event will be hosted in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium on April 22, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 7 PM, at Foyer du Lac (Aula Magna) and Maxwell building facilities Meet the FAMES Pilot Line and ChipsWIN communities during this one-day workshop, featuring inspiring talks, focused panel discussions, educational...
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Latest Trends
Taiwanese semiconductor company establishes presence in Czech Republic to enhance cybersecurity and build a non-red-light supply chain | Industry & Economy | Central News Agency (CNA)
Jmem Technology s.r.o., a Taiwanese semiconductor security solutions company, today announced the opening of its Czech office and the signing of a strategic cooperation memorandum with the Czech National Semiconductor Cluster (CNSC), laying the foundation for cooperation between the two parties in semiconductor security testing and international security standardization.
Eindhoven-based Euclyd targets €100 million funding round for AI chip expansion
Euclyd, a Dutch semiconductor company based in Eindhoven, is seeking to raise €100 million in fresh investment to expand production of chips designed for artificial intelligence (AI). Founder Bernardo Kastrup told CNBC that the funding would support the company’s efforts to scale up manufacturing capacity.
Wooptix Breaks Ground on New Semiconductor Cleanroom Facility in Spain - Semiconductor Digest
Strategic investment marks significant milestone for the company’s growth and reinforces importance of the expanding semiconductor industry in Spain.
aCCCess has received funding from the European Union’s Digital Europe Chips JU under Grant Agreement No 101217840.
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