European Commission - Directorate General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology

02/09/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/09/2026 04:40

EU invests €700 million in newly opened NanoIC, Europe's largest Chips Act pilot line

The European Union has launched its largest Chips Act pilot line, NanoIC, at IMEC Leuven, a major milestone for European semiconductor development and manufacturing.

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With a total investment of €2.5 billion, the facility has received €700 million in EU funding, €700 million from national and regional governments, and the remainder from ASML and other industry partners. NanoIC will accelerate the development of next-generation semiconductor technology, essential for the development of AI, autonomous vehicles, healthcare and 6G mobile technology.

NanoIC is the first European facility to deploy the most advanced Extreme Ultraviolet lithography machine, focusing on designing and manufacturing chips using technology beyond two nanometres. This marks a significant advancement in European semiconductor manufacturing technology.

Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever and Flanders' Minister-President Matthias Diependaele opened the facility, which will allow researchers and companies to test new chip designs, equipment, and processes at a near-industrial scale before mass production.

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