The innovation domain of Semiconductor Technologies encompasses all (key) technologies that affect semiconductor design, production, and application. The Dutch semiconductor industry is an important player in the global market and plays a crucial role in the Dutch economy and knowledge development. Semiconductor Technologies are essential for digital transformation, a sustainable future, and technological advancement in the Netherlands.
Continuous innovation and research in the domain of Semiconductor Technologies lead to significant advancements in efficiency, performance, and application possibilities. The Netherlands has a comprehensive ecosystem encompassing the entire value chain, including global players such as ASML and BESI. The Netherlands invests to maintain and further expand that position. Holland High Tech supports this extensive ecosystem in the innovation domain of Semiconductor Technologies and drives innovation through strategic programs and public-private partnerships.
Semiconductor Technologies is one of the Innovation domains of Holland High Tech, the top sector High-Tech Systems and Materials. We stimulate innovation in Semiconductor Technologies for consortia of research organizations and companies with subsidies from the government's PPS Innovation Scheme. Explore the overview of the R&D programs and projects funded by Holland High-Tech.
The field of the semiconductor industry encompasses a wide range of technologies, including some promising developments:
The products and semi-finished goods from the semiconductor industry's value chain are essential for many societal sectors.
These aspects make Semiconductor Technologies crucial for digital transformation, a sustainable future, and the technological advancement of the Netherlands.
Semiconductor Technologies intersects with various other innovation domains:
Advanced lithography technologies use optical systems.
Quantum computing requires advanced semiconductors.
Semiconductors are essential for producing sensors and image processors.
Precision systems support semiconductor production and inspection.
Semiconductors increase the efficiency of energy storage and conversion.
Innovation is essential for the Netherlands. We are working on smart innovations to address urgent transitions: Dutch solutions for global challenges. With technological innovation and unique expertise, we, as a country, anticipate future safety, autonomy, job security, and income. Holland High Tech amplifies the impact of innovation. Discover more about how we do this through our focus on urgent transitions and the innovation domains that provide solutions.
