The European semiconductor landscape is transforming rapidly — and collaboration is key to accelerating innovation, developing talent, and scaling new technologies. As the Dutch national hub for semiconductor excellence, ChipNL Competence Center is proud to welcome a delegation from Silicon Alps to explore the Dutch and Belgian semiconductor ecosystems.

This Innovation Mission, organised in close collaboration with Silicon Alps, High Tech NL, Oost NL, BOM, and IMEC, offers an exclusive four-day programme from 24 to 27 June 2025.

Programme:

Tuesday 24 june 2025 – Enschede & Nijmegen

The mission begins with an in-depth introduction to the Eastern Netherlands’ photonics and chip design strengths:

• University of Twente: Seminar on cutting-edge research in chip design
• PHIX Photonics Assembly: Visit and dialogue on photonics integration
• MESA+ Institute: Insights into heterogeneous integration and nanotechnology

Wednesday 25 june 2025 – Nijmegen

A deep dive into semiconductor equipment and Dutch chip design excellence:

• ASMPT: Exclusive tour and strategic presentation
• Novio Tech Campus: Keynotes by TU Delft, CITC and Demcon
• ITEC & Trymax: Site visits with a focus on innovation and collaboration

Thursday 26 june 2025 –Eindhoven

Meet the heart of the Dutch semicon ecosystem:

• ASML HQ: Visit to the Experience Centre and discussions on lithography leadership
• Eurofins: Materials analysis and reliability testing
• NXP Semiconductors: Insights from one of Europe’s semiconductor powerhouses
• High Tech Campus Eindhoven: Presentations from TNO, PhotonDelta and others

Friday 27 june 2025 – Leuven

Explore Europe’s leading nanotech institute:

• IMEC, Leuven: R&D tour and meetings with senior researchers