Chips Joint Undertaking

Last week we had the pleasure of hosting Salvador Illa Roca,  Catalonia’s President, at the Chips JU offices in Brussels, where he met with our Executive Director, Jari Kinaret. The visit was an opportunity to exchange ideas on how to strengthen the European semiconductor ecosystem, emphasising innovation, collaboration, and strategic initiatives to drive growth in the sector. #ChipsJU #Semiconductors #Innovation #Collaboration 

🔔 Registration for #EFECS2024 closes today! This event will showcase the Chips JU’s mission to address key societal and industrial challenges through innovative ECS solutions, fostering collaboration and strengthening EU competitiveness! 🗓️ 5-6 December, in Ghent, Belgium 📖 Check the agenda here: https://lnkd.in/dnb-9-9x ⏰ Make sure to register before 5 PM: https://lnkd.in/dBXZ4xjv

Only 2 weeks to go until #EFECS2024! Don't miss this opportunity to explore the impact of public/private R&I funding, find out how the Chips for Europe Initiative is strengthening EU competitiveness, and discover the Chips JU calls and new opportunities for Europe! 📅 When: 5-6 December 2024 📍 Where: Ghent, Belgium 👉 Registration closes on 25 November: https://lnkd.in/dBXZ4xjv

📢 Dr Stefan Finkbeiner Appointed Chair of Chips JU Governing Board We’re pleased to announce that Dr Stefan Finkbeiner, CEO of Bosch Sensortec GmbH, has been elected as the new Chair of the Chips Joint Undertaking Governing Board. With over 20 years in R&D, production, and marketing of sensors, Dr Finkbeiner’s expertise comes at a pivotal time for Europe’s semiconductor sector. Dr Finkbeiner shared his vision as the new Chair of the Chips JU Governing Board: “Today, more than ever, we need strategic initiatives that will secure Europe’s position in the global semiconductor landscape. The Chips JU tri-partite model is central to achieving this goal, and I look forward to working closely with all the JU members to drive innovation and cooperation in Europe. I wish to thank the Chips JU Governing Board for their trust.” 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eWBujXvf #ChipsJU #Semiconductors #Innovation

🙏 A Heartfelt Thank You to Dipl.-Ing. Ralf Bornefeld As his tenure as Chair of the Chips JU Governing Board comes to an end, we extend our gratitude to Dipl.-Ing. Ralf Bornefeld for his outstanding leadership, dedication, and contributions over the past years. Under his guidance, Chips JU has made leaps in advancing Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem, fostering innovation, and driving collaboration across sectors. #ChipsJU #Semiconductors #Leadership #Innovation

📢 The latest edition of our newsletter, Chips Pulse is here! Catch up on the latest Chips JU updates, industry news updates, and more. Stay informed about our projects, upcoming events, and industry highlights. Read it below! #ChipsJU #Semiconductors #Innovation #ChipsPulse

🚀 Training: 𝗡𝟮 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗣𝗗𝗞 (𝗣-𝗣𝗗𝗞) Find out more below about the 𝗡𝟮 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗣𝗗𝗞 (𝗣-𝗣𝗗𝗞) Training, designed for academia and industry, to explore imec’s cutting-edge 2nm technology node. Gain hands-on experience with nanosheet devices and backside power delivery through Synopsys and Cadence design flows. 🔍 What you'll learn: • Navigate imec’s advanced N2 technology • Discover the design pathfinding PDK • Master N2 place-and-route foundation flows 🎓 Ideal for: • IC designers • MSc & PhD students • Post-docs & professors 📅 Dates: • 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮 (Seminars): 150 seats • 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯 (Hands-on Workshop): 20 seats Co-organized with Europractice and imec. 🔗 Register now: For Europractice members: https://lnkd.in/e6BaDkZ8 For non-Europractice members: https://lnkd.in/e4D_ksdg #Semiconductors #Innovation #ChipsJU

🌍 Global Entrepreneurship Week is here! 🎉 At Chips JU, we’re proud to support  innovators driving Europe's leadership in the semiconductor industry. The EU ecosystem is fostering a vibrant community of entrepreneurs who are shaping the future with cutting-edge technologies like AI, quantum computing, and sustainable manufacturing solutions. This week, the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship that strengthens Europe’s technological sovereignty is high! 💡 Check out live, virtual, and hybrid events happening globally: https://lnkd.in/eGsDMMN #GEW2024 #Entrepreneurship #Semiconductors #Innovation #ChipsJU #StartUps

📢 Have you registered for EFECS 2024 yet? Join us on 5-6 December 2024 in Ghent, Belgium, for EFECS 2024, the European Forum for Electronic Components and Systems. 🔔 Registration closes in 1 Week! 📅 Check the agenda and register now: https://lnkd.in/dBXZ4xjv 🔍 Why attend? 1️⃣ Discover insights into the Chips JU project portfolio and upcoming ECS opportunities 2️⃣ Connect with industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators 3️⃣ Explore sessions on Edge AI, Design Platform, Quantum Pilot Lines, and more #EFECS2024 #ChipsJU #Semiconductors #Innovation #ECS

📢 Five trainee positions are open until 18 November! As a trainee at the Chips JU, you’ll be able to put your academic knowledge into practice in your field of expertise, acquire firsthand experience in the daily operations of an EU body, and grow in an international environment, promoting understanding, trust, and collaboration! 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 💻 Software developer 📰 Communications 📝 Operations 📁 Administration 📊 Finance General Requirements: ✅ Possession of a university degree at the time of applying ✅ Excellent command of oral and written English and one or more other official Union languages ✅ Good communication skills (writing and oral) and capacity to respond in time to urgent situations. ✅ Very good knowledge of Microsoft tools. ✅ National of a Member State of the European Economic Area (the 28 Member States of the European Union plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway). 🕒 Deadline: 18 November 🌐 Application: https://lnkd.in/eUdDeibv 📅Traineeship duration: 6 months 📍Location: Brussels, Belgium