Invitation to Semiconductor Ecosystem Participants: APECS Pilot Line Open Access Opportunities

The European semiconductor sector is being rapidly strengthened through EU Chips Act initiatives aimed at increasing Europe’s technological sovereignty, fostering innovation, and building a modern semiconductor infrastructure. One of the most significant of these initiatives is the APECS Pilot Line, which provides researchers and industry representatives with access to advanced technologies across the entire semiconductor value chain — from chip design to chip packaging, testing, and characterisation. This enables not only fundamental research, but also the effective transfer of research results into applied applications.

Research Areas and Opportunities

The initiative focuses on:

• heterogeneous integration
• chiplet solutions
• complex electronic systems

These areas are critical for the development of artificial intelligence, telecommunications, and medical technologies.

APECS offers the opportunity to:

• use state-of-the-art European research infrastructure
• collaborate with international partners
• test technologies under real-world conditions

This is particularly important for achieving greater research impact and readiness for commercialisation.

Benefits for Participants

Participants in APECS can:

• access modern European infrastructure without significant upfront investment
• gain access to expert knowledge and technological competencies
• develop joint projects with academic and industry partners

Call Schedule

• Open access calls are planned annually for the period 2026–2029
• The first call opens on 1 April 2026
• The submission deadline is 30 June 2026

Further information:

• https://www.apecs.eu/en/acess.html
• https://short-url.org/1lRjt

Lithuanian semiconductor industry companies and research institutions are invited to actively engage and take advantage of this opportunity to strengthen their technological competencies and expand their activities internationally.

The Lithuanian Chips Competence Centre (ChipsC2 LT) provides consultations and supports Lithuanian semiconductor ecosystem participants in joining European pilot line activities.