FIT is part of a project that strengthens cooperation between Europe and Japan in the field of semiconductors

On Wednesday, April 15, an international project was officially launched with the aim of promoting cooperation between the European Union and Japan in the field of semiconductors. The JASMINE project (Japan and EU Semiconductors: Mutual Innovation & Excellence), funded by the European Union under the Chips Joint Undertaking program, will run until the end of 2027. Its goal is to help strengthen Europe’s global position in the semiconductor value chain while intensifying cooperation between the EU and Japan in related research and innovation initiatives.

The JASMINE project is coordinated by the Irish research institute Tyndall National Institute. The initiative brings together major European players in the semiconductor sector with close ties to Japan, including, for example, the world’s largest supplier to the semiconductor industry, the Dutch company ASML. The Faculty of Information Technology is also involved in the project. The main coordinator of activities at the faculty is Assoc. Prof. Pavel Smrž: “This is a prestigious project. We are pleased to be part of the European consortium; after all, it consists of individuals and institutions with extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of semiconductors. Moreover, many members have direct ties to the Japanese environment.”

The result of these joint activities should be strategic investment recommendations and a plan to strengthen supply chain security. The project will also support talent development through employee exchange programs or collaboration between academia and industry. Our researchers contribute to the project with expertise in the fields of chip design and AI (the use of artificial intelligence in chip design and the design of chips for AI), as well as low-energy efficiency systems. More information about the JASMINE project and FIT’s role in it can be found in the press release.