Microelectronics Agenda

Project Name | Microelectronics Agenda (PRR) 

Main objective | Increase the competitiveness and resilience of the economy based on R&D, innovation, diversification and specialization of the productive structure 

Leading Entity | ATEP - AMKOR TECHNOLOGY PORTUGAL, S.A 

Eligible investment (AGENDA) | 67,5 million € 

Eligible investment (SNPS Portugal) | 556,994 € 

Start Date | 2022-01-01 

End Date | 2024-12-31 

The Microelectronics Agenda has been drawn up in an integrated manner and in line with the European initiative in the area of microelectronics, with the main objective of solving the challenges facing this industry, with the aim of unlocking the full potential of the microelectronics area and adding value to European society. This will be achieved through a series of scientific and technological investments by the various organizations, aimed at strengthening the production and innovation capacity of the national semiconductor industry. In line with Europe's need to respond to the shortcomings of the global semiconductor market, this national agenda aims to: 

• Training the sector's organizations in the trends/challenges of this technological market, through strategic productive investments and the development of new technologies, processes and systems; 
• Further digitize the sector by investing in Industry 4.0 technologies and contributing to the growth of new communication technologies; 
• Promote coordination between research centers, companies and other entities in order to bring together the necessary skills and level of innovation; 
• Investing in greater sustainability in a sector that consumes a lot of raw materials and precursors, in order to reduce its ecological footprint; 
• Investing in qualifications in key skills that stimulate growth and competitiveness, increasing the level of qualification and specialization in the area of microelectronics and creating qualified employment, alleviating the social and economic crisis; 
• Contribute to a more cohesive, competitive and prepared Europe in the sector.

Synopsys leads WP13 sub-project, which aims to train new human resources (HR) with knowledge and skills that will allow them to carry out their functions within a framework of demand and higher performance.

The actions developed will focus on the training of specific skills for the Microelectronics Industry, particularly in the design of digital and analog integrated circuits, including the theoretical and methodological principles of the process, as well as practical work with industry tools. 

During the implementation of the Agenda, Synopsys created the Microelectronics Academy, which includes Training Academies and Bootcamps.