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flag The EU launched a €2.5B chip pilot in Belgium to develop sub-2nm semiconductors using EUV lithography, boosting Europe’s tech independence.

flag The European Union has launched the €2.5 billion NanoIC pilot line in Leuven, Belgium, the largest under the EU Chips Act, to advance next-generation semiconductor technology below 2 nanometers using extreme ultraviolet lithography. flag Hosted at imec and backed by €700 million from the EU, national governments, and industry partners like ASML, it offers open access to startups, researchers, and companies for prototyping advanced chips for AI, 6G, and healthcare. flag The facility, part of a €3.7 billion EU semiconductor innovation effort, supports Europe’s goal to strengthen supply chain resilience and reduce reliance on foreign chip production.

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