AT-C3 - Austrian Chips Competence Centre

The AT-C³ is designed as the “Austrian Chip Design & Prototyping Support Center”, set up as a consortium by 6 leading organizations of the Austrian semiconductor ecosystem. USP (focus areas): The AT-C³ has designed a comprehensive program to strengthen the European semiconductor industry. It includes expertise for the development of advanced materials, thin film technologies and quantum & photonics applications. Additional national core expertise in Analog Mixed Signal Design, Power Electronics, Advanced Packaging & System Integration und Secure Connectivity & Communications will be ensured by many regional partners. Objectives and innovation content: The main objective of the AT-C³ is to play a leading role in providing expertise in the above mentioned focus areas. It will serve as a "one-stop store" for industry and research in Austria to facilitate access to the European network of chip pilot lines, the design platform, the ENCCC and the Chips Fund. In addition, it is intended to promote innovation and skills in Austrian start-ups, SMEs and large companies along the ESBS value chain and strengthen the international competitiveness of Austrian companies. Over 50% of the funds are to flow into SME/start-up specific measures and programs. Intended results and findings: The AT-C³ plans to build a community of practice for sustainable exchange, roughly 60 expertise projects, more than 70 support measures and an open access to relevant education and training programs primarely for SMEs and start-ups in the focus areas. It is expected that by providing access to pilot lines, design platform and expertise, as well as training and education programs, the gap in qualified professionals will be closed and the development of new technologies and products will be accelerated. In addition, special attention will be paid to the inclusion of gender and diversity aspects as well as the promotion of sustainability and climate neutrality in all AT-C³ activities.