Panel: Securing Europe’s Future: Pilot Lines at the Heart of Innovation

To help Europe maintain its leadership in semiconductor technology, the Chips for Europe initiative has launched a series of pilot lines. These pilot lines are instrumental in supporting Europe’s ambition to drive innovation across transformative domains such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, healthcare, and automotive, among others, each reshaping the future of semiconductor design and manufacturing. 

This high-level panel will highlight the strategic importance of pilot lines in enhancing competitiveness across key sectors, including health, automotive, and security, while aligning with European priorities and ensuring the effective use of public investment. 

Representatives from Chips JU, imec, Leti, and Fraunhofer will share key developments from Europe’s three flagship pilot lines, with a focus on enhancing accessibility, fostering cross-border collaboration, and increasing industry engagement. The discussion will also explore the broader innovation ecosystem, highlighting efforts in talent development, the role of competence centers, and the contributions of the EU project aCCCes to bridge Europe’s skills gap. 

This session brings together leading voices from research, industry, and policy to explore how pilot lines accelerate breakthrough technologies and serve as a cornerstone for Europe’s long-term technological sovereignty and global competitiveness.