Electronics Weekly
The project aims to integrate a wide array of tools and services to make designing chips more accessible to start-ups and SMEs.
For many SMEs, the costs and complexities of chip design tools have been a barrier to entry. This platform addresses those challenges by offering affordable access to advanced tools, enabling companies to experiment and innovate in chip development.
The platform will also align with the EU’s pilot production lines established under the Chips for Europe initiative, facilitating the transition from design to manufacturing.
The platform intends to offer:
- Cloud-based tools: An integrated service that provides access to advanced chip design resources without requiring large upfront investments.
- Guidance and support: Clear criteria for funding allocation and design project approvals to nurture innovative ideas.
- Enhanced collaboration: A consortium-led approach that fosters cooperation among various stakeholders across Europe..
“This platform will substantially lower the threshold for IT and electronics companies to start their own chip design activities,” says Timo Hämäläinen, Professor of Computer Engineering and Principal Investigator overseeing the project at Tampere University.
