Report description
This deliverable provides an updated, forward-looking view of future and emerging technologies across advanced computation and advanced functionality, building on D3.1–D3.3. It synthesizes recent roadmaps and expert inputs to reassess technological maturity, strategic relevance, and Europe’s positioning. The analysis combines desk research on international and European sources with consortium expertise to ensure alignment with the latest trends and priorities.
The main results
This report aims at supporting the European Commission in implementing measures to strengthen the position of Europe’s industry in the global semiconductor value chain.
The ICOS project team conducted an assessment of the semiconductor industry for seven non-EU countries. Emerging technologies in advanced computing and functionalities were also evaluated from R&D (RTO) perspective. Workshops and interviews were used to gauge the community’s opinion on the challenges and possible solutions and to strengthen international cooperation. The final analysis of all these results will now lead to the final political advice, which can be summarised in three main areas of recommendations:
- coordinated action
- strategic investment
- innovation support
All proposed recommendations and associated measures contribute to these 3 areas of action.
Our contributors
Coordinator
G. Ardila
métier
Grenoble-INP
Coordinator
G. Ardila
métier
Grenoble-INP
Coordinator
G. Ardila
métier
Grenoble-INP
Coordinator
G. Ardila
métier
Grenoble-INP
Our partners
- Academic
CEA-Leti
🇫🇷 France
About this partner
CEA-Leti, a technology research institute at CEA, is a global leader in miniaturization technologies enabling smart, energy-efficient and secure solutions for industry. Founded in 1967, CEA-Leti pioneers micro-& nanotechnologies, tailoring differentiating applicative solutions for global companies, SMEs and startups. CEA-Leti tackles critical challenges in healthcare, energy and digital migration. From sensors to data processing and computing solutions, CEA-Leti’s multidisciplinary teams deliver solid expertise, leveraging world-class pre-industrialization facilities. With a staff of more than 2,000 talents, a portfolio of 3,200 patents, 14,000 sq. meters of cleanroom space and a clear IP policy, the institute is based in Grenoble (France) and has offices in San Francisco (United States), Brussels (Belgium), Tokyo (Japan), Seoul (South Korea) and Taipei (Taiwan). CEA-Leti has launched 80 startups and is a member of the Carnot Institutes network.
- Company
IMEC
🇧🇪 Belgique
About this partner
Imec is a world-leading research and innovation hub specializing in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Leuven (Belgium). With a team of over 6,500 employees, including 350+ PhD students on site, IMEC drives innovation in advanced semiconductor and systems scaling, silicon photonics, artificial intelligence, beyond-5G communications, quantum technologies, and sensing. These advancements address critical challenges in health and life sciences, mobility, Industry 4.0, agro-food, smart cities, energy, education, sustainability, and more. Our state-of-the-art cleanroom infrastructure (300/200 mm, more than 14,000 m²), equipped for advanced lithography, next-generation logic, novel memory concepts, nano-interconnects, 3D integration, neuromorphic and quantum computing, among other technologies, is essential to our mission of translating fundamental research into industrial innovation.
Imec collaborates with global leaders across the semiconductor value chain, as well as with technology companies, start-ups, academia, and research institutions in Flanders and worldwide. Headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, imec has research facilities in Belgium, across Europe, the USA and the GCC region, and representation on three continents.