ChipNL Competence Centre

What is the ChipNL Competence Centre?

The ChipNL Competence Centre is the leading knowledge hub for companies in the Dutch semiconductor industry. SMEs, startups and scale-ups gain direct access to essential knowledge, technology and networks that drive innovation and growth. CCCNL helps companies scale, collaborate and expand internationally within the European semiconductor ecosystem.

What does the ChipNL Competence Centre offer the Netherlands?

Talent & skills
Access to specialised training, education and matchmaking with industry

Business growth & funding
Guidance on investment opportunities and growth-related funding programmes

Supply chain & technologie
Support for product development, testing and production

Promotie & internationalisering
Boosting visibility and expansion within the European network

The ChipNL Competence Centre acts as a bridge between industry, knowledge institutions and government to strengthen the Dutch semiconductor sector. Each of these services is supported by a network of partners and experts who help companies grow and position themselves within the European semiconductor industry.

Four core areas where the Netherlands strengthens Europe

The ChipNL Competence Centre plays a pivotal role in the European semiconductor industry and distinguishes itself through expertise in four key domains.

Browse the portfolio of technologies and services available through the ChipNL Competence Centre. For further information and opportunities, contact us.

Semicon Manufacturing Equipment

Technology for chip production such as lithography, etching and metrology, with Dutch leaders like ASML and ASM

Chip Design

The design of integrated circuits for applications in fields such as automotive and medical technology

Heterogeneous Integration

The combination of different semiconductor components into powerful, compact systems for AI, 5G and medical devices

Photonics and Quantum Technology

Chips that use light for data processing, with applications in ultra-fast communication and advanced sensor technologies

Our partners & network

The ChipNL Competence Centre is a collaboration between leading Dutch and European organisations. This partnership facilitates access for Dutch companies to European test facilities, investors and strategic partners. Co-funded by the Government of the Netherlands. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the granting authority. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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