Europe–Japan cooperation for technological sovereignty in the semiconductor sector.

At ST, we are 48,000 creators and makers of semiconductor technologies mastering the semiconductor supply chain with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. An integrated device manufacturer, we work with more than 200,000 customers and thousands of partners to design and build products, solutions, and ecosystems that address their challenges and opportunities, and the need to support a more sustainable world. Our technologies enable smarter mobility, more efficient power and energy management, and the wide-scale deployment of cloud-connected autonomous things. We are on track to be carbon neutral in all direct and indirect emissions (scopes 1 and 2), product transportation, business travel, and employee commuting emissions (our scope 3 focus), and to achieve our 100% renewable electricity sourcing goal by the end of 2027.

ASML is a global innovation leader in the semiconductor industry, providing chipmakers with advanced lithography systems, metrology and inspection solutions, and the supporting software and services required to manufacture high‑performance microchips. ASML enables the production of ever smaller, faster and more energy‑efficient semiconductor devices using its holistic lithography approach. Headquartered in the Netherlands, with offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia, ASML is firmly embedded in the European and global semiconductor ecosystems and works through an open‑innovation model with customers, suppliers, research institutes, and universities across Europe. ASML acts as architect and integrator of highly complex system‑level innovations, collaborating closely with partners to strengthen the semiconductor value chain.

AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation, and testing in the automotive industry and in other sectors such as rail, marine, and energy. Based on extensive in-house research activities, AVL delivers concepts, technology solutions, methodologies, and development tools for a greener, safer, and better world of mobility and beyond. The company supports international partners and customers in their sustainable and digital transformation. The focus lies on the areas of electrification, software, AI and automation. In addition, AVL supports companies in energy-intensive sectors on their way to a greener and more efficient energy generation and supply.

At ST, we are 48,000 creators and makers of semiconductor technologies mastering the semiconductor supply chain with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. An integrated device manufacturer, we work with more than 200,000 customers and thousands of partners to design and build products, solutions, and ecosystems that address their challenges and opportunities, and the need to support a more sustainable world. Our technologies enable smarter mobility, more efficient power and energy management, and the wide-scale deployment of cloud-connected autonomous things. We are on track to be carbon neutral in all direct and indirect emissions (scopes 1 and 2), product transportation, business travel, and employee commuting emissions (our scope 3 focus), and to achieve our 100% renewable electricity sourcing goal by the end of 2027.

Infineon Technologies AG is a global semiconductor leader driving Europe’s green and digital transformation. With expertise in power systems and IoT solutions, Infineon delivers cutting-edge technologies that enable decarbonization and digitalization across industries. As one of Europe’s leading technology companies, Infineon employs approximately 57,000 people worldwide and generated €14.7 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2025. The company brings deep industry knowledge, advanced R&D capabilities, and a strong commitment to innovation.

Sony Depthsensing Solutions (SDS), based in Europe, aims to be a leading industrial player in depth sensors and camera technologies supporting Sony Semiconductor Solutions (SSS) Japan. SDS is advancing context awareness and real-world acquisition, dedicating over 90% of its resources to R&D with a team of highly specialized engineers. SDS has successfully integrated and optimized commercial depth-sensing cameras and modules, and is developing next-generation products through advanced research.

SDS combines 3D sensing, IR LiDAR and chip design expertise with advanced middleware and embedded software to deliver state-of-the-art sensing solutions for industries such as automotive, AR/VR, mobile, industrial and robotics.

DECISION Etudes & Conseil is a market research and consulting firm specialized in the analysis of the electronics value chain, from materials to components and end systems. As such, DECISION provides strategic insights across key verticals including datacenter, cloud and AI; automotive; industrial electronics; aerospace, defense and security; and more. DECISION also provides market intelligence within several EU-funded initiatives, including the European Chips Skills Academy, support to the European Commission in the implementation of Pillar 3 of the EU Chips Act – Supply chain Analysis, International Cooperation on Semiconductors (ICOS-2), the Alliance on Processors and Semiconductor Technologies (ALLPROS-2029).

Tokyo Electron (TEL) was established in 1963 and is a global leader in semiconductor process equipment in the fields of photolithography, etching, thin film deposition, and prober. TEL continuously pursues the newest technologies to support the manufacturing roadmaps our global customers and provides a product portfolio that covers leading-edge and mature technology nodes. With a global footprint of approximately 20,000 employees, TEL is actively involved in R&D activities in various geographical locations, including with RTO’s and universities in Europe.