Spain Launches €1.5 Billion National Semiconductor Initiative to Drive Tech Manufacturing

 

VALENCIA / BARCELONA: The Spanish Ministry of Digital Transformation has officially launched the operational phase of its €1.5 billion national semiconductor strategy, widely known as PERTE Chip. The initiative aims to position Spain as a key design and manufacturing node within the European microchip supply chain.

The funding will establish state-of-the-art research laboratories and pilot manufacturing lines in collaboration with major technical universities in Valencia and Catalonia. Academic directors highlighted that the program will focus on designing next-generation microchips for electric vehicles and artificial intelligence architectures. By building domestic manufacturing capabilities, Spain aims to protect its vital automotive and technological sectors from global supply chain disruptions.

Reported by: The HDSMIT Universal Desk