Twelve partners are building the future of European chips
Twelve European partners are joining forces to launch a new EU Chips Design Platform to support chip companies.
Published on April 29, 2025
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Twelve European partners, led by research center imec, are joining forces to launch a new EU Chips Design Platform. The aim is to make it easier for European start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, and research institutions to design chips without having to own a chip factory themselves.
Europe as a major player in the chip industry
This project is part of the EU Chips Act. With the Chips Act, Europe wants to gain more influence in this important industry. Chips are everywhere these days, from smartphones to medical devices. In addition to new production lines, there will now also be a design platform to support companies in designing chips.
Support for chip design companies
Thanks to the platform, so-called fabless chip companies – which design but do not manufacture themselves – will have quick and easy access to the right tools via a cloud environment. These include design software, training, financing, and access to technologies and libraries with chip designs. Companies can also get help with developing, testing, and manufacturing their chips.
The first companies should be able to use the platform from early 2026. They will then have access to a support program that includes guidance, acceleration tracks, and financial assistance to turn innovative chip ideas into reality.
