EU to spend € 10 billion to trigger € 100 billion investments — SEMI provides the platforms for our members to share critical implementation issues and actions to support the goals set by the EU
Heinz Kundert hands a 450mm Wafer to European Commission vice president Neelie KroesEuropean Commission vice president Neelie Kroes is determined to radically improve Europe’s semiconductor manufacturing landscape: 10 billion Euros is on the table and industry has promised to invest another 100 billion Euros. “Like the Airbus experience, it is possible to achieve even the unthinkable. Europe has the strengths and critical industries to regain a market share of 20 percent in chip manufacturing by 2020. This will create around 250,000 new jobs. However, it will be of paramount importance to work and invest together, cross-border and along the entire food-chain,” said Commissioner Kroes.
The new European industrial strategy for micro and non-electronics will include an Industrial Strategy Roadmap for Investment, which will be developed by the end of 2013. It will cover: Transition to 450mm; “More than Moore” on 200mm and 300 mm; and “More Moore” for ultimate miniaturization on 300mm wafers
This strategy is the culmination of years of industry advocacy for a clear European commitment to manufacturing. SEMI first called for measures to support investment in manufacturing in its 2008 White Paper. We have since contributed to the work of two High Level Groups on Key Enabling Technologies and will join the KETs Implementation Observatory to be launched by the end of this year.
Implementing the new strategy starts now and SEMI will assist, looking at latest technology developments and helping SEMI members create partnerships, link up with RTOs and benefit from the European investment strategy. Don’t miss the “10/100/20: Update on Europe’s New Semiconductor Strategy” at Moscone Center, South Hall (Wednesday, July 10 at 4:00-4:30pm).