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February 9, 2026
The European Union has put €700 million into NanoIC
The European Union has formally inaugurated NanoIC, a semiconductor pilot line backed by a €700 million investment under the European Chips Act.
TL;DR
- The EU has launched NanoIC, a €700 million semiconductor pilot line.
- Located at imec in Leuven, it's an open facility for prototyping and testing advanced chip technologies.
- It aims to accelerate development and strengthen Europe's position in the global semiconductor market.
- NanoIC provides access to beyond-2-nanometre SoC technologies and advanced toolsets.
- The facility supports innovations in AI, 6G, autonomous systems, and health technologies.
- It's part of a broader €2.5 billion Chips Act program supported by national governments and private partners.
- NanoIC seeks to lower barriers for SMEs and research organizations, fostering a more resilient semiconductor ecosystem.
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