The Hellenic Chips Competence Centre (HCCC) is a non-profit organization focused on semiconductor innovation, training, and technology transfer in Greece.
The Hellenic Chips Competence Centre (HCCC) is a non-profit partnership dedicated to advancing the semiconductor ecosystem in Greece and Europe, aligned with the EU Chips Act. Its expertise spans microchip technology development, semiconductor fabrication, and embedded systems. Key services include training, technology transfer, prototyping, and access to advanced design platforms. HCCC targets startups, SMEs, researchers, and industry stakeholders, fostering collaboration across academia and industry. Geographically, it operates within Greece and collaborates with various national and international research institutions and partners to enhance innovation and market competitiveness.
HCCC offers infrastructure, training, and technology transfer services to drive innovation and build Europe’s chip capacity and autonomy.
Design tools, methodologies and operational protocols to facilitate access to pilot lines and design platforms.
Services offering access to high performance computing resources, essential for intensive design and simulation tasks.
Services related to the provision, promotion, and utilization of advanced EDA software tools and methodologies.
Services by prototyping and co-developing semiconductor components and systems to assist SMEs in bringing products to market.
Use of digital technologies and AI methodologies to enhance semiconductor design and manufacturing processes.
Design and development of specialized semiconductor components and systems, including ASICs and FPGAs.
Training programs in various areas including semiconductor fabrication, circuit design, and soft skills.
Training on fabrication techniques such as photolithography, electron beam lithography, and plasma processes.
Training focused on the design, simulation, and optimization of electronic circuits and systems.
Training programs related to embedded systems and Internet of Things technologies.
Training on advanced semiconductor technologies and methodologies.
Training programs aimed at enhancing business and soft skills relevant to the semiconductor industry.
Provision and promotion of advanced EDA software tools and methodologies.
Co-development of semiconductor components and systems.
Enhancement of semiconductor design and manufacturing processes using digital technologies and AI.
Design and development of ASICs, FPGAs, and integrated circuits for various applications.

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