Denmark to be a key player in advanced chip technology

A new initiative will make it easier for Danish companies to exploit the full potential of advanced chip technology. The Danish Chips Competence Centre, which will be headquartered at DTU, brings together leading researchers and specialized equipment to create a strong collaboration between research and industry.

Researchers from Aarhus University, DTU, University of Copenhagen and the Danish National Metrology Institute will contribute expertise in chip design and production. Aarhus University will play a central role in leading the scientific activities within chip design and sees the center as an opportunity to position Denmark as a global player in advanced chip technology.

“The chip industry is growing rapidly, and the demand for better and more intelligent chips is constantly increasing. With the new center, we can gather and strengthen the entire Danish chip design ecosystem and strengthen collaboration between industry and research. This can help give companies a significant technology boost and increase their competitiveness,” says Farshad Moradi, professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Aarhus University on the university’s website.

Facilitating access for a new wave of startups

The center is especially aimed at Danish startups and small and medium-sized companies, which will have access to advice, networks and highly specialized equipment. The goal is to strengthen innovation in the microchip field and accelerate the development of new companies in the sector.

“We have a significant research strength in chip design, and we have an ambition to educate more skilled engineers in the field and thus help companies gain access to highly qualified labor,” says Mikael Bergholz Knudsen, Head of Department at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Aarhus University.

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With a budget of DKK 57 million over the next four years, funded by the EU and the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science, the center is part of the EU strategy to double chip production in Europe by 2030.

The initiative will not only strengthen Danish chip design and production, but also ensure that Danish companies have direct access to the latest knowledge and technology. The new center is an important part of supporting the EU’s ambitions and positioning Denmark as a key player in the global chip industry.

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