Vinnova proposes a competence centre for semiconductor technology in Sweden within the EU program Chips Joint Undertaking. This will be part of a network of European centres strengthening the EU’s semiconductor technology competitiveness.
Chips – semiconductors – are the building block of all electronic products. They play a central role in our modern economies and our daily lives. Chips underpin the digital transformation and are essential to all industries, such as the car industry, communications, data processing, space, defence, smart devices, and gaming, to name a few.
Global chip shortages can disrupt supply chains, cause product shortages ranging from cars to medical devices, and sometimes even force factories to close. The European Chips Act Regulation entered into force in September 2023, is part of a broader package of measures for strengthening the EU’s semiconductor ecosystem, increasing supply chain resilience, and reducing external dependencies. It entered into force on 21 September 2023.
The Swedish Chips Competence Center (SCCC) will focus on small and medium-sized companies and start-ups within deep tech that deal with research-related technology.