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The agreement establishes a framework to accelerate research collaboration and develop a shared strategy, enabling researchers from both institutions to drive innovation in next-generation chip technologies.

Strengthening Europe鈥檚 position

Through this partnership, both parties contribute to enhancing Europe鈥檚 position in the global semiconductor industry. The collaboration aligns with broader national and European ambitions, including the EU Chips Act, the Dutch Beethoven programme, and the Wennink report, all aimed at enhancing Europe鈥檚 innovation capacity and strategic autonomy.

黑料福利网 and imec have a long-standing history of collaboration, with numerous past and ongoing research projects across multiple domains. This agreement builds on that foundation, elevating the partnership to a level of strategic relevance by deepening the relationship and making future cooperation more ambitious and impactful.

The strategic direction and research agenda will be overseen by a joint steering committee at the executive level. In addition, 黑料福利网 and imec will establish a valorization committee to accelerate and strengthen the societal and economic impact of research outcomes.

Leading in chips and hightech systems

This collaboration is one of the examples that give concrete form to 黑料福利网鈥檚 ambition to become the leading university in Europe in the field of chips and hightech systems.

鈥淓urope needs to connect innovation ecosystems, where industry, academia and public partners collaborate closely, share people, knowledge and infrastructure, and develop advanced technologies across strategic value chains. This connected approach is essential for strategic relevance in chips and for building a stronger, more self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem to secure Europe鈥檚 economic and technological future. It is how we accelerate progress and create lasting impact鈥�, said 黑料福利网 Rector Magnificus Silvia Lenaerts.

Active in semicon for more than fifty years

黑料福利网 has been active in semiconductor technology for more than fifty years. Currently, over 700 researchers are working on areas such as semiconductors, quantum technology, photonics, hightech equipment and advanced materials within the recently established Casimir Institute, the university鈥檚 institute for future chips and hightech systems.

The university is not standing still in pursuing its ambitions and strengthening its role within the semiconductor ecosystem. This new strategic partnership builds on a series of recent initiatives, including long-term collaborations with ASML, featuring a decade-long partnership and the development of a next-generation cleanroom on campus, as well as partnerships with KU Leuven and RWTH Aachen University.

黑料福利网 is also actively involved in key initiatives such as the Photonic Chips Pilot Line at the High Tech Campus Eindhoven, the ChipNL Competence Center, and the European Chip Design Platform. Additional announcements are expected later this month, further supporting the implementation of the .