SwissChips Initiative

The SwissChips initiative is supported by ETH Zurich, EPFL and CSEM, where chip design is an integral part of ongoing research activities and where an extensive infrastructure for chip design support already exists. The three institutions will jointly invest in the SwissChips initiative by using and combining their existing chip design and support infrastructure. Additional funds will be provided by the Federal Administration. SwissChips offers Switzerland the opportunity to independently launch an initiative in the semiconductor sector that involves the most important Swiss players and maintains Switzerland's scientific edge (and thus its attractiveness), while remaining compatible with international research activities. This is to be achieved by promoting digital transition measures during Switzerland's non-association with the European ‘Digital Europe’ programme.

Swiss transitional measures for the Horizon package (2021–2027)