IPCEI ME/CT program

The IPCEI ME/CT program is a European initiative that funds research and development in microelectronics and communication technologies to strengthen the continent's semiconductor supply chain and technological sovereignty, with projects spanning multiple EU member states. The program has secured nearly €22 billion in public funding, supporting 68 projects and over 30 associated participants, and is projected to create 8,700 direct jobs. These projects cover the full value chain from materials to manufacturing, focusing on digital and ecological transitions across four workstreams: Sense, Think, Act, and Communicate. Key participants and partners include industry leaders such as Orange, NXP Semiconductors, ams OSRAM, Nokia, and Ericsson. Approved by the EU in 2022 as a second wave, the program was originally conceived by European telecom carriers and manufacturers.