The European Union has inaugurated NanoIC in Leuven, marking the largest semiconductor pilot line established under the EU Chips Act. This facility represents a total investment of €2.5 billion from the EU, national governments, and private industry partners.
ASML serves as a primary industry partner for the initiative, which aims to accelerate semiconductor development for AI, autonomous vehicles, and 6G networks. The project is a central component of Europe’s strategy for technological sovereignty.
NanoIC is the first European facility to deploy ASML’s most advanced Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines. The site focuses on designing and manufacturing chips beyond the two-nanometer scale.
The facility provides a platform for researchers and companies to test and validate advanced chip designs prior to mass production.