ChipNL Competence Centre
The gateway to the Dutch semiconductor industry

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

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.

Ondersteund door

Europese Unie
(EU Chips Act, Digital Europe Programme)
Co-funding and policy framework
Dutch Government
Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)

Consortium partners

Brainport Development
(Economic development agency & Project Coordinator)
Stimulates innovation and economic growth in the Brainport region. Leads the CCC’s implementation and strategy
ChipTech Twente
(Cluster organisation)
Specialist in chip design, photonics, quantum technology and heterogeneous integration, with strong regional infrastructure and networks
High Tech NL
(Industry association)
Connects the industry and supports the CCC's positioning and communication both nationally and internationally
IMEC
(R&D centre for nano-electronics and digital technologies
Expert in ASIC design and production
JePPIX
(TU Eindhoven) (Platform for photonic integrated circuits)
Supports companies with photonic and quantum solutions
Oost NL
(Representative of Dutch ROMs – Regional Development Agencies)
Focuses on business development, funding and international growth
TNO
(Independent research organisation)
Provides expertise in chip design, equipment and quantum technology

Associated partners

BOM
BOM - Brabant Development Company
(Accelerator for semicon companies in Brabant)
BOM helps innovative companies in Brabant grow through financing, market access and business development within the semicon ecosystem.
InnovationQuarter (IQ)
InnovationQuarter
(Accelerator and internationalization partner in South Holland)
IQ supports semicon startups and scale-ups with innovation, investment and international connections.

Brainport Development

Achtseweg Zuid 159H
5651 GW Eindhoven
040 751 2424
communicatie@cccnl.nl

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