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We've successfully wrapped up 2 more exploitation workshops, co-organized by Innovation Innovation Dis.Co and Infineon Technologies. These workshops highlighted the crucial role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Large Enterprises (LEs) in utilizing the project's innovative solutions. The second workshop featured insights from our partner Plexim, while the third workshop showcased the expertise of ABB. To gather valuable feedback, we distributed questionnaires to all partners for completion. Check our findings soon online 🔗powerized.eu. #PowerizeD #ChipsJU #ExploitationWorkshops #Plexim #ABB

🤔 How can we build a competitive and sustainable #semiconductor sector? 🚀 As part of techUK's #UnleashInnovation campaign week 2024, IfM Engage's Nicky Athanassopoulou shares her thoughts on some of the sector #challenges and key #opportunities for growth. Read the blog below 👇

🚀 Don’t miss it tomorrow! Catch our CEO, Richard Murray, at Cambridge Tech Week tomorrow, September 12, where he’ll be participating in the panel discussion on the Influence of Semiconductors on Emerging Technologies. 🗓️ When: 10:55 – 11:35, September 12 📍 What: Panel on Semiconductors’ Influence on Emerging Tech 💡 Semiconductors are the backbone of many of deep tech’s latest innovations. Join the discussion to explore their impact and the new opportunities ahead!🌐 #CambridgeTechWeek #Semiconductors #EmergingTech #Innovation #DeepTech #ORCAComputing #TechPanel

As a proud co-chair of the Silicon Europe Alliance, OpenTech's CEO Ola Svedin is actively contributing to shaping the future of Europe’s #semiconductor and #electronics industries. With the alliance’s focus on implementing the EU Chips Act and addressing critical supply chain challenges, Ola is working alongside newly appointed Chairman Frank Bösenberg and co-chairs Erasmia Kolokithas-Dupenloup and Robert Gfrerer (Silicon Alps, Austria) to: ▶ Strengthen cross-border collaboration ▶ Support SMEs in adapting to global trends ▶ Foster innovation and sustainability We’re excited about what lies ahead and OpenTech’s role in driving progress in this critical sector. Read more in the article from elektroniknet.de here: https://lnkd.in/dRqTRDU8

🌟 Driving the future of semiconductors at #ChipNation! 🌟 Today’s event in #Valencia has been a fantastic platform to address national priorities in the semiconductor sector, focusing on critical areas such as talent acquisition, the strategic role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and the reinforcement of the R&D&I value chain—all key to shaping the global semiconductor strategy for the years ahead. I had the privilege of participating with Wooptix at the roundtable discussion, "Canarian Innovation in Microelectronics and Semiconductors," alongside Braulio Quintana Sánchez (Wireless Innovative MMIC (WIMMIC) , Antonio Nuñes (IUMA), and Elena Forniés Beltrán (Proexca - Gobierno de Canarias ). We presented the unique potential of #canarychip and #ClusterCanaryChip, highlighting the Canary Islands as a dynamic hub for innovation in this critical sector. Global trends in semiconductors are bolstering the Canarian ecosystem, fostering seamless collaboration between businesses, academia, and institutions to drive impactful results and growth opportunities. Serving as both a testing ground aligned with the current European agenda and one of Spain's primary gateways to the global semiconductor industry, the Canary Islands play a pivotal role. 🚀 "...from the stars, to the world..." 🌍 Engaging discussions with alvaro pineda garcia (Asociación Española de la Industria de Semiconductores - AESEMI ) and Eduardo Valencia ( AMETIC) we explored how associations can better support companies' needs and actions, reinforcing the importance of collaboration in driving success in this evolving industry. #ChipNation #Semiconductors #Microelectronics #Innovation #CanaryChip #R&D #SMEs #TalentDevelopment #Collaboration #Technology #EuropeanAgenda #CanaryIslands #PCTT #ULL #wooptix #phemet #SEBIRT1000

Are you ready to explore the groundbreaking changes reshaping Europe's microelectronics and digital landscape? The #EUDigitalForum at #SEMICONEuropa is your gateway to understanding how digital transformation is impacting the industry and what it means for the future of technology in Europe. Join policymakers, top industry leaders, and forward-thinking innovators as they share their visions, strategies, and insights into strengthening Europe’s role in the global digital arena. Why Attend? 🔹Insights from expert speakers on Europe's digital landscape. 🔹Networking with industry peers and decision-makers. 🔹Actionable strategies for a resilient digital future. Be part of the conversation shaping Europe's digital future. Don’t miss out! 📍 TechARENA, Hall C1 at #SEMICONEuropa Learn more about the HiCONNECTS 📰👉 www.hiconnects.org Subscribe to our newsletter 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3YYraNW #DigitalTransformation #EUDigitalForum #SEMICONEuropa #Innovation #Microelectronics

The CEA-Leti Annual Gathering is set to highlight the significant role of #microelectronics in enabling #transformational #technologies and the recent surge in #globalinvestment. The event, titled “Transformational Technologies for Your Products and Our Future,” will take place from June 25-27 in Grenoble, France. #electronicsnews #technologynews

👋🏼 On the agenda of #EFECS2024: #AdvancedPackaging with an industry perspective coming from Lars Lust, General Manager #APATS & Executive Director, Swissbit AG. We have asked him about the chances Lab-to-Fab Accelerators can create for the EU #semiconductor industry.   ❓ Question 1: Which outcomes do you and Swissbit as packaging company expect from L2F Acc programme on advanced packaging? ❗ Lust: We see the development of a European microintegration ecosystem as an important result. In semiconductor integration and especially in advanced packaging, we need a well-developed and competitive manufacturing landscape across the entire value chain. This includes the raw material and substrate industry, equipment suppliers and high-performance service providers for all necessary integration and test techniques. We see the development of cost-effective and easily accessible cutting-edge technology as key to reducing development costs and rapidly providing solutions and products. We are one of the last advanced packaging companies in Europe and we see the growing demand and believe in the competitiveness of European companies. We are evidence of this and there is no reason for us to relocate production for cost reasons.   ❓ Question 2: How would the L2F on advanced packaging help to enhance the competitiveness of EU semiconductor industry? ❗ Lust: The problems in Europe are the lack of platforms for collaboration, the insufficient networking of skills and the strategic alignment of technologies along a roadmap. This leads to many individual solutions being implemented with too many resources. We can no longer afford this for the next generation of microintegration. Rather, we have a need to create disruptive, fast and cost-effective solutions for a variety of applications through our own concepts from a community. L2F can provide such an ecosystem from early concept studies to industrial use and maintenance in a collaborative way and by sharing resources.   ❓ Question 3: Which components, technologies and services do you see missing in the European electronics supply chains? Which gaps need to be closed and why? ❗ Lust: We miss substrate technologies from Europe and integration techniques for chiplet-based packages in small and large quantities. Test strategies must be developed across the entire supply chain and test capacities must be provided. We still have the basic capabilities in Europe, but we must now quickly build a credible and competitive industry to maintain or even expand our sovereignty and the share of manufacturing capacities in Europe. Advanced packaging, with all its necessary components, will play a more central role in #microelectronics in the future. Now is the opportunity to regain a successful role in the industry from Europe for the global demand.   Chips Joint Undertaking https://lnkd.in/dnb-9-9x

techUK is launching a major study on the future of Digital Twin technology in collaboration with Fujitsu, WHP Group, and the University of Salford. The study aims to explore the future landscape and economic impact of widespread Connected Digital Twin technology, with findings set to be released in early 2025 (https://lnkd.in/eKxHfjeN). The research will provide a comprehensive analysis of the global Digital Twin landscape (phase one), UK capability and gap assessment (phase two), an analysis of the emerging business models (phase three) and the projected economic influence (phase four) of integrating Digital Twins across various sectors, from buildings to transport infrastructure.

Funding opportunities for complex systems Global Business Innovation Programme in Japan - Semiconductors: Closes 29 Sep Explore innovation opportunities relevant to the future telecoms sector. You can find out how the Innovate UK Global Business Innovation Programme can help your business grow in Japan, understand how to find potential innovation partners and collaborators, and better articulate the value proposition of your business https://buff.ly/3Tghbie Quantum CR&D Demonstrators for Position, Navigation and Timing: Closes 9 Oct Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is investing up to £6 million in a competition to accelerate the commercialization of these critical technologies. They are particularly interested in projects that use second-generation quantum tech to solve real-world problems, such as navigation in satellite-denied environments or ensuring high-integrity PNT for resilience. Grants between £100,000 and £500,000 are available for 12-24 month projects. The deadline to apply is 9th October, with an online briefing event on 6th September at 11am. https://buff.ly/4cWBjgp #complexsystems #grantfunding