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

ASML is a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, headquartered in the Netherlands. As the supplier of holistic lithography solutions, including extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems, ASML plays a pivotal role in enabling advanced chip production. Within the JASMINE project, ASML provides strategic insight into the semiconductor value chain and connected lithography and metrology technology roadmaps. Its involvement supports innovation, sustainability, and Europe’s leadership in next-generation semiconductor technologies. ASML has a long history of cooperation with Japanese semiconductor industry by serving customers like Kioxia, Sony and Toshiba and more recently Rapidus as well as cooperating with equipment and materials suppliers like TEL,JSR, ShinEtsu, AGC, Hoya, Toppan and Mitsui.

SonyDS has the ambition to be a major industrial actor in the domain of depth sensors and camera solutions. SonyDS is moving forward in the context awareness and real-world acquisition use cases to support the mission of the Sony Semiconductor Solutions Group. SonyDS employs many highly specialized engineers (from IC designers to software engineers) and spends more than 90% of its resources on R&D. SonyDS has integrated and optimized commercial depthsensing cameras and modules and is working on its next generation products through advanced research projects.

Infineon Technologies AG is a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT. Infineon drives decarbonization and digitalization with its products and solutions. The Company had around 58,060 employees worldwide (end of September 2024) and generated revenue of about €15 billion in the 2024 fiscal year (ending 30 September). Infineon has a local subsidy in Japan with around 700 employees are working at four different sites. IFAG is engaged in various industry associations like EPoSS and Semi actively shaping R&D needs as well as policy requirement in the semiconductor industry. Infineon has successfully led and participated in several European research projects, as for example EECONE, PowerizeD, FastLane, and ICOS. All the named projects and several additional national and international projects provide a strong focus on sustainability topics. IFAG has the ambition to be one of the world’s most sustainable producers of power semiconductors and has set a new gold standard inthe industry by publishing the Product Carbon Footprint Tool.

DECISION is an independent consulting firm specialized in economic and industrial studies, market intelligence, and strategic consulting in the electronics, aerospace, defence and security sectors. Since 1991, it has built recognized expertise in semiconductors and electronic systems, producing global forecasts, competitiveness analyses, value chains analyses and policy recommendations for the European Commission, national governments, industry associations, and leading companies. Its long-standing observatory on the world electronic industries and participation in major studies for the DG CONNECT or projects (e.g. ICOS, METIS, ECSA, etc.) confirm its role as a reference for market and supply chain analysis. Within this project, DECISION will especially lead and contribute to WP2 on EU–Japan semiconductor supply chains, delivering the mapping, monitoring, and strategic recommendations to strengthen supply security, and will participate to WP1 and 5.

STMicroelectronics is one of the world’s largest semiconductor companies developing industry-leading technologies. ST takes into account the short-, mediumand longer-term evolution of the markets it serves. Strategy stems from key longterm enablers: Smart Mobility, where ST provides innovative solutions to help our customers make driving safer, greener and more connected for everyone; Power & Energy: ST technology and solutions enable customers to increase energy efficiency everywhere and support the use of renewable energy sources; Internet of Things (“IoT”) & 5G: ST provides sensors, embedded processing solutions, connectivity,security, optical sensing and power management.

Established in 1963, the growth of TEL has been in sync with the history of the semiconductor industry. For over half a century, TEL has continuously pursued the newest technologies and innovations. With a global footprint of approximately 20,000 employees, TEL is actively involved in R&D activities in various geographical locations. Particularly in Europe, TEL has had a long R&D collaboration of over 25 years of partnership with imec. TEL is also involved in R&D projects with other research institutes in Europe, such as CNRS-Leti, Fraunhofer Institute, Tyndall Institute and Universities. TEL has also had a long partnership with ASML with the successful pairing of TEL’s Clean Track Productswith ASML’s Scanners

AVL List GmbH is a leading company in the development and testing of powertrain systems, including advanced solutions for electrification and energy efficiency. As an associated partner in the JASMINE project, AVL contributes its technical expertise and industry insights to support innovation in sustainable mobility and energy systems.

STMicroelectronics is one of the world’s largest semiconductor companies developing industry-leading technologies. ST takes into account the short-, mediumand longer-term evolution of the markets it serves. Strategy stems from key longterm enablers: Smart Mobility, where ST provides innovative solutions to help our customers make driving safer, greener and more connected for everyone; Power & Energy: ST technology and solutions enable customers to increase energy efficiency everywhere and support the use of renewable energy sources; Internet of Things (“IoT”) & 5G: ST provides sensors, embedded processing solutions, connectivity, security, optical sensing and power management. ST Crolles 2 contributes to the development of ST’s most advanced process and technologies, including adaptationof the relevant technologies to the most demanding applications.