Sweden has several highly specialized competence hubs in semi-conductors and semi-conductor materials, but until now, national coordination has been lacking. That is why we are delighted to introduce Semicon Sweden, a newly formed consortium in which Ideon Science Park is a project partner. With support from Tillväxtverket (the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth), this consortium has been established to unite key players and strengthen Sweden’s position in the semiconductor sector.
The national initiative Semicon Sweden is now being launched as a crucial step to enhance Sweden’s standing in Europe and position the country as a significant player in semi-conductor technology and electronics of the future. The initiative aims to create a strong eco-system for innovation, development, and industrial growth by connecting academia, industry, startups, research institutes, and organizations within a robust infrastructure.
The goal is to increase competitiveness, attract more investments, and strengthen Sweden’s role in European collaborations, including the EU’s Chips JU. In the long run, the initiative seeks to establish Sweden as a key player in Europe within strategic technology areas such as advanced semiconductors, AI, and quantum technology.
Semi-conductors play a critical role for many Swedish industrial companies. The global reliance on suppliers in Asia, combined with geopolitical uncertainties, has intensified the need for stronger national and European collaboration. Semiconductors are present in virtually all technological products and are particularly essential for industries such as automotive, defense, medical technology, and telecommunications. They also play a key role in the green and digital transition.
Semi-conductors are crucial to Europe’s technological sovereignty and security. With over 75% of the world’s semi-conductors produced in Asia, primarily Taiwan and South Korea, Europe’s industries are
vulnerable to potential crises or trade disputes. Semi-conductors are essential to critical infrastructure like power grids, telecommunications, and defense systems. Having domestic production in Europe is a safeguard against these geopolitical risks. The pandemic exposed the dangers of over-reliance, with semi-.onductor shortages halting car production and electronics worldwide. Europe cannot afford to be in this situation again.— Anders G Nilsson, CEO, Ideon Science Park
vulnerable to potential crises or trade disputes. Semi-conductors are essential to critical infrastructure like power grids, telecommunications, and defense systems. Having domestic production in Europe is a safeguard against these geopolitical risks. The pandemic exposed the dangers of over-reliance, with semi-.onductor shortages halting car production and electronics worldwide. Europe cannot afford to be in this situation again.— Anders G Nilsson, CEO, Ideon Science ParkSemicon Sweden is also expected to have a direct positive impact on regional development, benefiting companies across the semi-conductor value chain. Through this initiative, these actors will gain access to valuable knowledge, strategic networks, and new business opportunities, while also increasing their visibility in the European market through a unified voice.
Project Partners:
Svensk Elektronik, RISE, Lund University, Ideon Science Park, Halmstad University, and PhotonicSweden.
With support from Tillväxtverket, Semicon Sweden will focus on the following over the next four years:
✔ Building capacity and knowledge across the entire semiconductor value chain.
✔ Strengthening and showcasing Sweden’s key competencies, innovations, and investments in the semiconductor sector.
✔ Developing a strategy for niche semiconductor production in Sweden.
✔ Enhancing Sweden’s international collaboration in research and innovation.
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