The Dutch chip industry plays a crucial role in both the economy and the security of Europe. In a new article, Jan van den Biesen (former Vice President of Public R&D Programs at Philips Research) and Luc Soete (Emeritus Professor at Maastricht University) argue that the rising defence budgets in Europe should be deployed not only for military purposes, but also strategically for economic goals: as a driver of innovation and the strengthening of the entire chip value chain.
The authors emphasise that chips are a classic dual-use technology and refer to current European and Dutch initiatives in which defence and innovation policies converge.
The article is therefore a relevant contribution to the strategic discussion on the chip industry, highlighting the role of several key players. Read the longread directly or download the (Dutch) PDF of the article via the link below:
