{"id":737921,"date":"2024-11-11T09:19:56","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T09:19:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svenskelektronik.acrowd.se\/?post_type=focus_area&#038;p=737921"},"modified":"2026-04-08T15:34:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:34:36","slug":"den-strategiskt-viktiga-halvledarfragan","status":"publish","type":"focus_area","link":"https:\/\/svenskelektronik.se\/en\/fokusomraden\/den-strategiskt-viktiga-halvledarfragan\/","title":{"rendered":"The strategically important semiconductor issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Semiconductor Sweden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Semiconductor Sweden &#8211; Sveriges samlade r\u00f6st i halvledarv\u00e4rlden<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Svensk Elektronik \u00e4r v\u00e4rdorganisation f\u00f6r Semiconductor Sweden, det nationella initiativ som verkar f\u00f6r att pro-aktivt bygga en allians av akt\u00f6rer fr\u00e5n industri, akademi och forskning f\u00f6r att st\u00e4rka Sveriges halvledarekosystem. Genom aktiv dialog med myndigheter och beslutsfattare bidrar Semiconductor Sweden till att definiera och samordna Sveriges strategiska roll i ett europeiskt och globalt sammanhang. Samtidigt verkar Semiconductor Sweden f\u00f6r att synligg\u00f6ra svensk spetskompetens internationellt, \u00f6ka v\u00e5rt globala avtryck och etablera Sverige som en eftertraktad partner f\u00f6r samarbete, innovation och investeringar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Varf\u00f6r Semiconductor Sweden?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Semiconductors are the foundation of all modern technology \u2013 they power everything from your smartphone to the electric vehicles of the future and renewable energy. As global demand surges and supply chains evolve, Europe is making strategic investments to ensure its technological sovereignty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00c4ven om Sverige \u00e4nnu inte \u00e4r en dominerande kraft p\u00e5 den globala halvledarkartan besitter vi forskning och utveckling i v\u00e4rldsklass, har djupa kompetenskluster och en stark tradition av samarbete. Det som har saknats \u00e4r en enad nationell r\u00f6st. Genom Semiconductor Sweden, samlar vi nyckelakt\u00f6rer fr\u00e5n akademin, start-ups, industrin och forskningsinstitut f\u00f6r att bygga ett motst\u00e5ndskraftigt, innovativt och globalt kopplat halvledarekosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strategic goals:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Collect and coordinate activities and resources within the entire Swedish semiconductor value chain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make Swedish innovations, key competencies and investments visible \u2013 both nationally and internationally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop a national semiconductor strategy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthen international research and innovation cooperation, with a particular focus on European initiatives such as the EU Chips JU<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building a dynamic and resilient ecosystem that promotes long-term competitiveness and innovation capacity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Initiator:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swedish Electronics (host organization and coordinator), RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Lund University, Halmstad University, Ideon Science Park, PhotonicSweden, Region Sk\u00e5ne, Region \u00d6sterg\u00f6tland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative is run with a grant from the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Development (Tillv\u00e4xtverket).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kom med i Semiconductor Swedens n\u00e4tverk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bli en aktiv del av Semiconductor Sweden f\u00f6r att:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect with a national network of leading experts and industry colleagues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay updated on upcoming events, research platforms and collaboration opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain increased visibility through our platform, communication and advocacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be involved and help shape Sweden&#039;s strategic direction in this important future industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make your voice heard and strengthen Sweden&#039;s position in European and global initiatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>L\u00e4s mer och g\u00e5 med i Semiconductor Sweden&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/semiconsweden.com\/\">https:\/\/semiconsweden.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"218\" src=\"https:\/\/svenskelektronik.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-Medfinansieras-av-Europeiska-unionen_POS-1024x218.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-738777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/svenskelektronik.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-Medfinansieras-av-Europeiska-unionen_POS-1024x218.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/svenskelektronik.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SV-Medfinansieras-av-Europeiska-unionen_POS-300x64.jpg 300w, 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competence centers according to Chips JU has begun for Europe and for Sweden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dessa center ska bedriva forskning och utbildning inom omr\u00e5den som \u00e4r viktiga f\u00f6r h\u00e5llar industri och digital samh\u00e4llsomvandling och vara specialiserade inom olika nyckelomr\u00e5den. Centren kommer att spela en grundl\u00e4ggande roll f\u00f6r att st\u00e4rka Europas innovations-ekosystem f\u00f6r halvledare genom att f\u00f6rse f\u00f6retag \u2013 s\u00e4rskilt sm\u00e5-, medelstora- och nystartade f\u00f6retag \u2013 med viktiga resurser f\u00f6r att utveckla halvledarl\u00f6sningar, inklusive support, utbildning och tillg\u00e5ng till infrastrukturanl\u00e4ggningar etablerade enligt Chips Act, s\u00e5som pilotlinjer och designplattformar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This targeted approach ensures long-term investment in local expertise, creating a sustained focus on innovation and growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Sweden, Vinnova, together with universities and companies, is investing in eleven new competence centers (counted from January 2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is for new knowledge and groundbreaking technology to be developed, disseminated and used to ultimately strengthen Sweden&#039;s competitiveness. The initiative will also contribute to attracting top talent for world-leading research and development in Sweden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SCCC and <strong>Pilot lines EU Chips JU<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Competence center for semiconductor development \u2013 Swedish Chip Competence Center (SCCC)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Semiconductor Sweden har ett n\u00e4ra samarbete med Swedish Chip Competence Center (SCCC), Sveriges centrala nod f\u00f6r halvledarkompetens. SCCC st\u00f6djer och sammanf\u00f6r startups samt sm\u00e5 och medelstora f\u00f6retag med forskare och innovat\u00f6rer inom spjutspetsteknik. Genom att erbjuda utbildning och st\u00f6d underl\u00e4ttar de tillg\u00e5ngen till halvledarteknik och finansiering.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an active part of the European Network of Competence Centres for Chips (ENCCC) within the Chips JU, SCCC bridges the gap between advanced research and market introduction. They offer concrete guidance and connect different actors to provide access to semiconductor technology, training, financing, pilot lines and advanced equipment. In this way, SCCC contributes to the success of both Swedish and European companies in the semiconductor industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SCCC exists to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support startups and small and medium-sized enterprises with access to semiconductor technology and financing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer training in semiconductor design and production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connecting Swedish companies with European research and funding opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helping companies gain access to pilot lines and state-of-the-art equipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote Sweden&#039;s unique strengths in semiconductor technology, including power electronics, high-frequency technology and advanced materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sccc.se\/\">https:\/\/sccc.se\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through SCCC (Swedish Chips Competence Centre), Swedish stakeholders have access to established pilot lines for semiconductor manufacturing within the EU Chips JU.<br><br>See link in the link list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<section  class=\"tebab-block-file_list\">\n    \n            <h2>Links<\/h2>\n    \n            <div class=\"file-list\">\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/svenskelektronik.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Svensk-Elektronik-Position-Paper-EU-Chips-Act-2.0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"styled-button\">\n                    <span>Industry Recommendations for the EU Chips Act 2.0<\/span>\n                    <div class=\"icon-wrapper\">\n                        <div class=\"icon-external\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu\/en\/news\/chips-competence-centres-strengthen-semiconductor-expertise-across-europe-about-kick\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"styled-button\">\n                    <span>Establishment of a competence center for semiconductor development<\/span>\n                    <div class=\"icon-wrapper\">\n                        <div class=\"icon-external\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chips-ju.europa.eu\/pilot-lines-detail\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"styled-button\">\n                    <span>Pilot lines EU Chips JU<\/span>\n                    <div class=\"icon-wrapper\">\n                        <div class=\"icon-external\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/svenskelektronik.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Competence-Centers.xlsx\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"styled-button\">\n                    <span>Established competence centers in Sweden (Dec 2024)<\/span>\n                    <div class=\"icon-wrapper\">\n                        <div class=\"icon-external\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    \n<\/section>","protected":false},"featured_media":737739,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"class_list":["post-737921","focus_area","type-focus_area","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/svenskelektronik.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/focus_area\/737921","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/svenskelektronik.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/focus_area"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/svenskelektronik.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/focus_area"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/svenskelektronik.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/focus_area\/737921\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":740274,"href":"https:\/\/svenskelektronik.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/focus_area\/737921\/revisions\/740274"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/svenskelektronik.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/737739"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/svenskelektronik.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=737921"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/svenskelektronik.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=737921"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}