Welcome to the ChipNL Competence Centre

Your partner for innovation, technology and growth within the Dutch semiconductor industry

The global chip industry is growing rapidly and is expected to nearly double by 2030. With the EU Chips Act, Europe is strengthening its position in this strategic sector. The Netherlands plays a key role, and the ChipNL Competence Centre supports SMEs, startups and scale-ups with expertise, funding and technological support to accelerate innovation.

The ChipNL Competence Centre is part of a European network of 27 Competence Centres, each with their own areas of expertise and network.

Our programme and service offering will be further developed in the coming months.

What is the ChipNL Competence Centre?

The ChipNL Competence Centre is the leading knowledge hub for companies in the Dutch semiconductor industry. SMEs, startups and scale-ups gain direct access to essential knowledge, technology and networks that drive innovation and growth. CCCNL helps companies scale, collaborate and expand internationally within the European semiconductor ecosystem.

What does the ChipNL Competence Centre offer the Netherlands?

Talent & skills
Access to specialised training, education and matchmaking with industry

Business growth & funding
Guidance on investment opportunities and growth-related funding programmes

Supply chain & technologie
Support for product development, testing and production

Promotie & internationalisering
Boosting visibility and expansion within the European network

The ChipNL Competence Centre acts as a bridge between industry, knowledge institutions and government to strengthen the Dutch semiconductor sector. Each of these services is supported by a network of partners and experts who help companies grow and position themselves within the European semiconductor industry.

Four core areas where the Netherlands strengthens Europe

The ChipNL Competence Centre plays a pivotal role in the European semiconductor industry and distinguishes itself through expertise in four key domains

Semicon Manufacturing Equipment

Technology for chip production such as lithography, etching and metrology, with Dutch leaders like ASML and ASM

Chip Design

The design of integrated circuits for applications in fields such as automotive and medical technology

Heterogeneous Integration

The combination of different semiconductor components into powerful, compact systems for AI, 5G and medical devices

Photonics and Quantum Technology

Chips that use light for data processing, with applications in ultra-fast communication and advanced sensor technologies

Our partners & network

The ChipNL Competence Centre is a collaboration between leading Dutch and European organisations. This partnership facilitates access for Dutch companies to European test facilities, investors and strategic partners.