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Accelerating semiconductor innovation in Europe

The European Pilot Lines are one of the key pillars of the European Chips Act.

About European Pilot Lines

They provide open-access facilities where companies, start-ups and research organizations can develop, validate and scale innovative semiconductor technologies from research to industrial application.

CADETTI Role

CADETTI acts as the Italian gateway to these European infrastructures, helping stakeholders identify the most suitable facilities and connect with the relevant partners and expertise.

APECS Pilot Line

Advanced Packaging & Heterogeneous Integration | Fraunhofer, Germany

APECS focuses on the development of innovative packaging and integration techniques, bringing together multiple chip functions into one system. This pilot line accelerates the transition from individual components to compact, powerful integrated solutions for AI, 5G, and medical applications.

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FAMES Pilot Line

FD-SOI & Radio Frequency Technologies | CEA-Leti, France

FAMES develops processes for FD-SOI (Fully Depleted Silicon-On-Insulator) nodes, suitable for low-power electronics, RF communication, and sensor technology. The facilities provide design and testing capabilities for companies developing new applications in IoT, automotive, and mobile communication.

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NanoIC Pilot Line

Beyond 2 nm System-on-Chip & Advanced Node Integration | imec, Belgium

NanoIC focuses on the development of advanced chip architectures, including 2 nm System-on-Chip, 3D integration, and edge devices. This pilot line supports companies and research institutions working on the next generation of logic chips and energy-efficient applications.

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PIXEurope Pilot Line

Photonic Integrated Circuits & Quantum Technologies | ICFO, Spain

PIXEurope focuses on photonic and quantum chips that use light for data communication, sensors, and computations. The facilities provide access to design, manufacturing, and characterization of photonic circuits, a key technology for the next generation of high-speed connections and sensors.

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WBG Pilot Line

Wide Band Gap Semiconductors | CNR, Italy

WBG supports research and production around Wide Band Gap materials such as SiC, GaN, and AlN. This technology enables energy-efficient power electronics, essential for sustainable mobility, green energy, and industrial applications.

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FAMES Pilot Line

FD-SOI & Radio Frequency Technologies | CEA-Leti, France

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FAMES develops processes for FD-SOI (Fully Depleted Silicon-On-Insulator) nodes, suitable for low-power electronics, RF communication, and sensor technology. The facilities provide design and testing capabilities for companies developing new applications in IoT, automotive, and mobile communication.

Surfer At Sunset

APECS Pilot Line

Advanced Packaging & Heterogeneous Integration | Fraunhofer, Germany

Surfer At Sunset

APECS focuses on the development of innovative packaging and integration techniques, bringing together multiple chip functions into one system. This pilot line accelerates the transition from individual components to compact, powerful integrated solutions for AI, 5G, and medical applications.

Surfer At Sunset

Cadetti represents a network of learners, innovators, and leaders

By facilitating access to Pilot Lines, CADETTI

supports innovation, technology transfer and

strengthens Italy's position within the European semiconductor ecosystem.

WBG Pilot Line

Wide Band Gap Semiconductors | CNR, Italy

Surfer At Sunset

WBG supports research and production around Wide Band Gap materials such as SiC, GaN, and AlN. This technology enables energy-efficient power electronics, essential for sustainable mobility, green energy, and industrial applications.

Surfer At Sunset

PIXEurope Pilot Line

Photonic Integrated Circuits & Quantum Technologies | ICFO, Spain

Surfer At Sunset

PIXEurope focuses on photonic and quantum chips that use light for data communication, sensors, and computations. The facilities provide access to design, manufacturing, and characterization of photonic circuits, a key technology for the next generation of high-speed connections and sensors.

Surfer At Sunset

NanoIC Pilot Line

Beyond 2 nm System-on-Chip & Advanced Node Integration | imec, Belgium

Surfer At Sunset

NanoIC focuses on the development of advanced chip architectures, including 2 nm System-on-Chip, 3D integration, and edge devices. This pilot line supports companies and research institutions working on the next generation of logic chips and energy-efficient applications.

Surfer At Sunset

CADETTI helps Italian companies, SMEs, start-ups and research organizations navigate the European semiconductor landscape and identify the most appropriate Pilot Lines, partners and opportunities for collaboration.

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