Project title: Latvian Chip Competence Centre

Project agreement number: 101217976

Project partners: Riga Technical University, University of Latvia

Project implementation period: 01.03.2025 – 28.02.2029 (48 months)

Total project funding: EUR 5,906,275.88 Riga Technical University – EUR 2,975,248.42 University of Latvia – EUR 2,931,027.46

Scientific Director of the project at the University of Latvia:   Dr. Phys. Sandris Lācis, Senior Researcher at the Faculty of Science and Technology

Administrative Project Manager at the University of Latvia:   Anete Šēnberga, Project Manager at the Faculty of Science and Technology

Project objective:   The aim of the project is to establish the Latvian Chip Competence Centre (LCCC), which will serve as a national coordination point for the development of the semiconductor and microelectronics ecosystem in Latvia. The Centre’s mission is to strengthen cooperation between academia and industry, support companies and researchers, and promote access to expertise, infrastructure, funding, and international collaboration networks.

Key project outcomes:

• promote the visibility of the Chips JU and LCCC initiatives by engaging start‑ups and small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) in the development of innovative technologies
• ensure access to Chips JU initiatives, including chip design platforms and pilot lines
• facilitate companies’ access to Europe‑wide initiatives and support participation in funding instruments, including the Chips Fund
• provide LCCC services to start‑ups and SMEs
• develop and implement new study course modules to strengthen students’ knowledge in microelectronics and related fields
• develop and deliver lifelong learning courses to support the professional development and continuous education of industry specialists

This project is funded under the European Union’s "Digital Europe" programme in accordance with Grant Agreement No. 101217976.

Funded by the European Union. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Latvian Council of Science. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.