I-C3
Irelands Chips Competence Centre (I-C3) is a national hub for semiconductor expertise, bringing together leading academic and industry partners to accelerate technology access, pilot lines, design platforms, and training for SMEs, startups, and research institutions across Ireland and the EU.
Irelands Chips Competence Centre (I-C3) is a national hub for semiconductor expertise, led by Tyndall National Institute, MIDAS Ireland, University College Dublin, and MCCI. The centre helps grow Irelands semiconductor sector by providing a single access point to technology, pilot lines, design platforms, and training, while connecting SMEs, startups, and academic partners to European networks and funding opportunities.
Focusing on deep-tech semiconductor materials, advanced processes, and dense multi-function integration, I-C3 supports product development, venture funding access, and skill-building. Its impact is measured through client engagement, technology adoption, and integration into the wider European semiconductor ecosystem, making it a key driver of Irelands semiconductor innovation and competitiveness.
aCCCess has received funding from the European Union’s Digital Europe Chips JU under Grant Agreement No 101217840.
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