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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.

Launched in March 2025, the aCCCess project is establishing the ENCCC and ensuring maximum synergies between Chips Competence Centres (CCCs), Chips Pilot Lines (CPLs), and the virtual Design Platform (DP). Led by experienced cluster organisations and technology partners, a central platform is being developed to accelerate innovation, simplify access to technologies and funding, and boost Europe’s semiconductor capabilities on a global scale.

CCCs, CPLs, and the DP are key initiatives under the EU Chips Act, driven by the Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU). These initiatives provide essential resources, training, and access to cutting-edge infrastructure, particularly for SMEs and start-ups. While CCCs focus on innovation and specialised expertise, CPLs bridge the gap between research and production, and the DP offers a cloud-based environment with advanced design tools to support chip development across Europe.

Strengthening competences

  • Access to CCCs, PLs, and DPs
  • Faster processes via the aCCCess marketplace
  • Early access to new technologies and best practices

Fostering expert exchange

  • Establishment and management of the Chips Think Tank, highlighting expert knowledge within ENCCC
  • Events for direct interaction with experts from CCCs, PLs, and DPs
  • Direct networking with relevant stakeholders for exchange and collaboration

Providing funding opportunities

  • Connection to the Chips Finance Lab: training on funding products from the EIB, EIF, etc.
  • Matchmaking with investors
  • Direct access to capital providers for business growth and project funding
  • Improved success rates for securing innovation funding

aCCCess - the connecting link between CCCs, PLs, and DP

aCCCess aims to build and strengthen the European Network of Chips Competence Centres (ENCCC). To achieve this, the ENCCC is organised into five focus groups: Operations and Best Practices, Outreach and Events, Common Technology Offers, Training and Skills Development, and Finance. These groups will develop harmonised practices in these key areas, ensuring seamless collaboration across Europe.

aCCCess will support the development of CCCs, PLs, and DP through online and in-person events, including an annual community event to foster cross-border cooperation.

To simplify access to CCC services, training, and technology offers, aCCCess will create a shared online marketplace presenting CCC service catalogues with AI-supported maintenance and matchmaking opportunities. Additionally, the project will promote investment opportunities through a venture capital network and the Chips Finance Lab. A yearly pitching event for start-ups, which will highlight these funding opportunities.

Furthermore, aCCCess will establish a dedicated think tank and host monthly webinars with industry experts to discuss trends, foster public-private partnerships, and promote best practices in cluster management and operations. Lastly, pilot lines and the Design Platform will offer specialised training sessions and webinars to help CCCs enhance their resource offerings and visibility.

Activities

The aCCCess project drives collaboration through five strategic Focus Groups (FGs), each addressing a key dimension of the European Network of Chips Competence Centres (ENCCC). These groups ensure that the network is cohesive, impactful, and equipped to meet Europe's semiconductor goals:

Focus Group 1
operations

Operations and Best Practices

Developing shared governance and operational models

Cluster operations: sharing management models and methodologies across CCCs.
Cross-border collaboration: promoting interoperability and cooperation between national and regional centres.
IP management: developing shared guidelines and strategies for intellectual property protection and exploitation.
Focus Group 2
outreach

Outreach and Events

Organising webinars, info days, and the annual community event

Involves all partners (3A approach).
Builds a common communication strategy to unify messages across the CCCs.
Organises an annual event to connect stakeholders and showcase impact.
Oversees brand definition and management, ensuring a consistent identity for the ENCCC.
Focus Group 3
common-technology

Common Technology Offers

Harmonising service offerings across CCCs

Cluster operations: sharing management models and methodologies across CCCs.
Cross-border collaboration: promoting interoperability and cooperation between national and regional centres.
IP management: developing shared guidelines and strategies for intellectual property protection and exploitation.
Focus Group 4
training

Training and Skills Development

Rolling out education and upskilling initiatives

Cluster operations: sharing management models and methodologies across CCCs.
Cross-border collaboration: promoting interoperability and cooperation between national and regional centres.
IP management: developing shared guidelines and strategies for intellectual property protection and exploitation.
Focus Group 5
finance

Finance

Promoting access to capital via the Chips Finance Lab and VC matchmaking

Cluster operations: sharing management models and methodologies across CCCs.
Cross-border collaboration: promoting interoperability and cooperation between national and regional centres.
IP management: developing shared guidelines and strategies for intellectual property protection and exploitation.

Partners

aCCCess brings together a powerful consortium of cluster organisations and innovation experts. Each partner contributes unique expertise to support the growth and integration of CCCs across Europe.

  • Blumorpho

    Blumorpho

    SMEParis, France
    Responsibility under aCCCess: Project Coordinatower, ENCC Board and Focus Group 5

    Blumorpho is a boutique innovation strategy firm and operating partner. We use our ecosystem platform to scale impactful solutions. Positioned at the intersection of market opportunities, innovation, and finance, Blumorpho provides strategic advice and designs collaborative innovation programs to develop value, scale solutions, and structure investment-ready opportunities with strategic and financial stakeholders.

  • CZECH NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CLUSTER, z.s.

    CZECH NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CLUSTER, z.s.

    Cluster OrganisationBrno, Czech Republic
    Responsibility under aCCCess: Piloting AI tools for CCC, sharing best practices in the development of semiconductor ecosystem

    The Czech National Semiconductor Cluster (CNSC) with almost 50 members and growing, is the country’s primary industrial platform for advancing semiconductor innovation and collaboration. Established in 2022, CNSC unites leading Czech companies, academic institutions, startups, and regional innovation centers across the entire semiconductor value chain - from chip design and R&D to manufacturing and failure analysis. As a strategic partner to the Czech government, a member of the Silicon Europe Alliance and with relationship to European Semiconductor Regions Alliance due to three involved Czech regions, CNSC plays a key role in aligning national capabilities with the objectives of the European Chips Act. The cluster actively contributes to EU-wide initiatives such as IPCEI Microelectronics, Chips JU, and the development of next-generation technologies including RISC-V platforms, cloud-based EDA tools, power devices on WBG materials, opportunities for radiation tolerant microelectronics, low power AI solutions and advanced analytical techniques for semiconductors. Whether you're seeking project partners, research collaboration, or strategic alignment with EU semiconductor priorities, CNSC is your gateway to unlocking the Czech Republic’s full potential in Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem.

  • MESAP (CENTRO SERVIZI INDUSTRIE SRL)

    MESAP (CENTRO SERVIZI INDUSTRIE SRL)

    SME & Cluster OrganisationTurin, Italy
    Responsibility under aCCCess: SME & Cluster Organisation

    MESAP is an Innovation Cluster on Smart Products and Manufacturing, managed by Centro Servizi Industrie S.r.l., co-funded by the Piedmont Region with RP-ERDF. It has 230 members (+80% SMEs).The main activities are the technology and knowledge transfer from RTOs to companies, cross transfer and spread of sectorial competences into new application fields, international cooperation for R&D European/international projects, new end markets identification at European and world level. The ultimate goal is to strengthen regional industrial capacities and local supply chains and to improve their competitiveness on a global level. MESAP is member of the EPoSS Board and it’s the technical advisor of the Piedmont Region in ESRA (European Semiconductor Regions Alliance). MESAP has experience in supporting SMEs on a daily basis and brings to the project the ability to interact with them, overcoming linguistic complexity in R&D and technical topics.

  • Minalogic

    Minalogic

    Cluster organizationGrenoble, France
    Responsibility under aCCCess: Focus Group 3 Leader

    Founded in 2005, Minalogic is the digital technology cluster for France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. With offices in Grenoble, Lyon, Saint-Etienne, and Valence, Minalogic drives an ecosystem of 450 members, including over 380 innovative companies from across the region, which covers the entire digital technology value chain. Minalogic’s members also include universities, research organizations, local government, banks and investors to sustain a unique network dedicated to innovation in digital technologies. Minalogic helps its members and partners to make business connections through targeted, qualified introductions and creates opportunities to innovate and grow at national, European, and international levels. Minalogic is one of the founding partners of Silicon Europe the that brings together 12 European clusters with a shared objective: to strengthen the digital and microelectronics industries across Europe. This strategic alliance plays an active role in implementing the European Chips Act by supporting innovation ecosystems in a concrete and coordinated way.

  • SILICON ALPS CLUSTER GMBH

    SILICON ALPS CLUSTER GMBH

    Cluster OrganisationVillach & Graz, Austria
    Responsibility under aCCCess: AI tool implementation

    It is a public-private partnership that brings together players from industry, research, academia and public authorities in the renowned Silicon Alps region, with the aim of developing and positioning the Austrian electronics and microelectronics sector internationally. Silicon Alps cluster currently represents 140 members with total 90.000 industrial employees and annual turnover of 20 billion EUR. Areas of excellence within the cluster: - Sensor Systems - RFID & Wireless IoT - Power Electronics - Cyber Security The Silicon Alps Cluster is member of Silicon Europe, the European cluster alliance for innovative electronics & software technologies, representing more than 2,000 companies and research institutions.

  • SILICON SAXONY

    SILICON SAXONY

    Cluster OrganizationDresden, Germany
    Responsibility under aCCCess: Focus Group 2 and Communication & Dissemination Leader

    With more than 600 members, Silicon Saxony is the largest high-tech network in Saxony and one of the largest microelectronics and IT clusters in Germany and Europe. Since its foundation in 2000, Silicon Saxony has been a self-financed association linking manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, universities, research institutes, public institutions as well as industry-relevant start-ups in Saxony and beyond. The cluster’s focus is on technological trends of the present and future – e.g. artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, internet of things, sensors, energy efficiency as well as neuromorphic and edge Computing. As a high-profile information, communication and cooperation platform, the association promotes the regional, national and international networking of its members by participating in and organizing industry events. Moreover, Silicon Saxony is one of the founding partners of Silicon Europe – an alliance of twelve European clusters for advanced electronics and software technologies. Since 2012, the network bears the GOLD label for excellent cluster management by the European Cluster Excellence Initiative (ECEI).

  • VDI/VDE INNOVATION + TECHNIK GMBH

    VDI/VDE INNOVATION + TECHNIK GMBH

    Project management and consulting agencyBerlin, Germany
    Responsibility under aCCCess: Focus Group 1

    VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH is a leading service provider for innovation and technology. It provides policy advice on technological and societal topics, RD&I and regional development. It has an extensive knowledge in the administration of funding programmes and a strong background and year-long expertise in promoting cluster analysis and excellence of cluster management. With more than 1,000 employees in ten specialist areas and nine cross-divisional departments, VDI/VDE-IT covers a broad spectrum of topics and has highly qualified experts from the natural, social, economic, engineering, social, administrative and legal sciences.

Associated Partners

Aeneas
Ametic
Cea Leti
Center for Physical Sciences and Technology
Eis
EPoSS
Fraunhofer
High Tech NL
IMEC
Innovairv
Inside
PPTF
Tamlink
Universa V Ljubljani

Focus Group Leaders

The aCCCess team is composed of seasoned experts from the semiconductor, innovation, and cluster management ecosystems. From project management to technical coordination and outreach, the team ensures efficient collaboration and high-impact results

Matthias Künzel

Matthias Künzel

VDIVDE-IT

Operations

Focus Group 1

Eda Çığ

Eda Çığ

Silicon Saxony

Outreach & events

Focus Group 2

Laure Quintin

Laure Quintin

Minalogic

Technology

Focus Group 3

Paulo Dondo

Alessandro Dondo

MESAP

Training

Focus Group 4

Régis Hamelin

Régis Hamelin

Blumorpho

Finance

Focus Group 5

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aCCCess has received funding from the European Union’s Digital Europe Chips JU under Grant Agreement No 101217840.

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