The IPCEI ME/CT (Important Project of Common European Interest in Microelectronics and Communication Technologies) is a European initiative created to strengthen the European Union’s technological sovereignty in the fields of microelectronics and communication technologies.
This program brings together key industrial players, academic researchers, and public authorities with a common goal: accelerating the development of cutting-edge technologies while addressing current challenges in sustainability, supply chain resilience, and innovation.
Objectives of the IPCEI ME/CT Program
The IPCEI ME/CT aims to:
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- Strengthen Europe’s competitiveness in semiconductors and communication technologies, reducing reliance on non-European actors.
- Support breakthrough innovation projects that allow the European industry to stay at the forefront of technological advances.
- Facilitate collaboration between businesses, research institutes, and governments to promote effective synergies and knowledge exchanges.
- Accelerate the green transition by supporting innovations that reduce the carbon footprint and promote sustainability.
- Increase supply chain resilience by strengthening local production and research capacities in Europe.
A structuring program for European Industry
The IPCEI ME/CT is a program that will transform European industry over the coming decades, enabling it to meet global challenges. By encouraging investment in R&D, industrial production and new infrastructures, the initiative aims to make Europe a leader in microelectronics and communications technologies.
Projects supported by IPCEI ME/CT focus on several strategic areas:
- Research and Development: Encouraging breakthrough innovations in semiconductors, advanced electronics, and communication infrastructures.
- Industrialization: Supporting the creation of new production units and improving existing industrial capacities.
- Skills and Training: Ensuring that Europe has a qualified workforce to meet the future needs of tech industries.
- Sustainable Development: Promoting environmentally friendly practices at every stage of the electronics product lifecycle, from design to end-of-life.
- Resilience: Reducing Europe’s dependence on global supply chains by reinforcing local production and diversifying supply sources
A european commitment to sustainable innovation
In a world where technology evolves rapidly, the IPCEI ME/CT serves as a strategic lever to consolidate Europe’s position on the international stage. It aims to meet the growing demand for technological products while ensuring that innovations adhere to strict sustainability and social responsibility standards.
Benefits for companies and academic players
Companies and institutions participating in the IPCEI ME/CT benefit from several advantages:
- Access to public funding for large-scale projects.
- Collaboration with leading European partners, thus strengthening transnational cooperation.
- Support for the industrialization of innovations, facilitating their market introduction.
- Participation in Europe’s green and digital transformation by contributing to projects that promote a more sustainable economy.
ABGi’s role in IPCEI ME/CT
ABGi plays a supporting role in the success of IPCEI ME/CT by providing comprehensive assistance through several strategic activities. Our expertise includes:
- Drafting and planning communication and dissemination strategies, including event organization, social media engagement, video creation, and newsletter production.
- Support in defining agendas, technical setup, creation of visual materials and templates, as well as promoting webinars.
- Creation of a professional website with content and visuals, regular updates, and monitoring of news, events, and job opportunities.
- Support through the website and events to promote job opportunities in microelectronics and communication technologies.
- Developing a financing map and establishing contacts with other initiatives to encourage cross-promotion and collaboration.
- Organization and follow-up on the preparation of the Annual Executive Report, as well as providing a collaborative project management tool, Project Netboard, for IPCEI ME/CT partners.
- Operational support for the Member States’ organizing committees in holding regular General Assembly meetings.
- Implementation of a Data Management Plan (DMP) ensuring effective management in line with FAIR principles, while integrating GDPR requirements to ensure ethical and secure data management.
Through this comprehensive approach, ABGi ensures that IPCEI ME/CT partners receive optimal support to achieve their objectives and maximize their impact within the program.
