News item | 20-04-2022 | 9:00 am
The Netherlands participates in two so-called IPCEIs, Important Project of Common European Interest, in the field of microelectronics (230 million euros) and cloud infrastructure (70 million euros). Six Dutch projects in the field of micro- and nanoelectronics have now been notified to the European Commission by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (EZK).
The six Dutch projects all have a strategic position in the global semiconductor chain from research, development, supply to production. With their plans, these start-ups, SME suppliers, large companies and knowledge institutions contribute to Dutch and European technological developments. It concerns these six projects: radar and 6g technology (both NXP), to realize the latest machines for advanced semiconductor production (ASML and Nearfield Instruments), developments for innovations in semiconductor testing (ThermoFischer) and integrated photonics solutions (SMART Photonics†
Minister Micky Adriaansens (EZK): “In an EU context, the Netherlands is committed to keeping our business community competitive and innovative. While maintaining an open economy, we can work more actively on preserving knowledge, safeguarding a level playing field and innovations. In a globally competitive economy, this also entails a different role for the Dutch government. That is why we financially support Dutch companies and knowledge institutions that participate in strategic European innovation cooperation.”
Support for innovation with new micro, nanoelectronics and software
The Netherlands participates in IPCEI ME2, aimed at strengthening the production chain and maintaining the competitive advantage of the innovative European tech industry. This guarantees Dutch startups, SME suppliers and large companies access to the latest micro and nanoelectronics and software.
The Dutch participants in the second partnership, IPCEI CIS, will be announced later. This aims to set up European cloud infrastructure and services that contribute to cybersecurity, interoperability and sustainable applications. It is important for consumers, companies and governments to be able to share and store data securely and on European terms.
All projects submitted by an EU member state such as the Netherlands must first be assessed and approved by the European Commission. This determines which projects can or cannot ultimately be supported financially by the Netherlands.