Talent development & skills
Together building the future of semiconductor talent in the Netherlands.
The semiconductor industry is growing explosively, and with it the demand for talent. The Netherlands wants to maintain and strengthen its leading position, but thousands of additional professionals are needed for that: from chip designers and process operators to software developers and HR advisors.
The ChipNL Competence Centre (ChipNL CC) brings together national and regional initiatives and connects them with European programmes. We help companies, educational institutions, talent and policymakers navigate a fragmented landscape. In doing so, we ensure that the Netherlands is not only the place where chips are made, but also where talent feels at home and can grow.
Our approach in three pillars
National talent proposition
One shared story and international branding that puts the Netherlands on the map as an attractive place for semiconductor talent.
Soft landing & binding
ChipNL CC strengthens existing initiatives that improve the reception and retention of international talent. We share knowledge and best practices across regions, bring partners together, and provide an overview of the landscape of talent programs. In this way we help companies, knowledge institutions, and regional networks better welcome and retain talent.
Community ecosystem
A Talent Hub where supply and demand meet, linked to traineeships, summer schools, learning communities and skills monitoring.
Who we are here for
ChipNL CC supports the entire semiconductor chain with one goal: to ensure that talent can join, progress, and stay.
For startups and scale-ups
We help young and growing companies gain access to talent pools of students, trainees, and international specialists. ChipNL CC navigates regulation and connects companies with regional initiatives such as incubator programs and Learning & Development tracks.
For SMEs and suppliers
Together with regional partners we help companies look ahead: which skills will be crucial, and with whom can you set up training pathways? ChipNL CC provides direction and connects with training providers and Human Capital Agendas in the Netherlands.
For larger companies
As organizations grow, their need for knowledge and skills also changes. ChipNL CC helps map out training needs and connects them with partners and programs that offer tailored solutions. From Talent & Learning Centers to niche training providers across Europe.
For education and trainers
We connect educational institutions with companies to better align curricula, internships and research projects with industry. In doing so, we bring regional initiatives, such as the Semicon Learning Center in Twente or the labs in Delft, together into a single national approach.
For government and industry organizations
ChipNL CC provides a neutral platform for collaboration, with data and analyses that underpin policy. We link national strategies to regional implementation and European initiatives so that plans actually lead to the recruitment and development of talent..
Talent is the heart of innovation. By connecting people, knowledge and opportunities, we make the Dutch semiconductor industry a little stronger every day.
International connection
ChipNL CC aligns with European initiatives such as theEU Chips Skills Academy,MetisinALLPROS.euThey focus on skills mapping, mobility of students and professionals, and joint training programmes. This allows talent in the Netherlands to benefit from international knowledge and opportunities, and we contribute to strengthening the European semiconductor industry.
Let’s talk
Would you like to learn more about how ChipNL CC helps companies, education and talent grow?