Ecosystem
Sweden’s expanding semiconductor ecosystem
Sweden is making bold investments to strengthen its position in the global semiconductor landscape. Backed by the EU and national programmes through Tillväxtverket, several new initiatives are being launched across the country to build a resilient and innovation-driven value chain—from advanced materials to chip design and pilot production.
While Semicon Sweden serves as a platform to connect and amplify this collective effort, our mission is to spotlight the entire Swedish ecosystem—supporting collaboration, visibility, and sustainable growth across industry, academia, and research.
Major national investment to boost competitiveness
A total of 70 million SEK in new semiconductor-focused projects is being deployed—combined with 175 million SEK in co-funding from regional and national actors—via the EU’s regional development fund and Sweden’s national regional fund programme. These investments span five regions:
- Skåne and Blekinge
- Västsverige
- Stockholm
- Östra Mellansverige
- National level
These efforts are aligned with the EU Chips Act and coordinated by Tillväxtverket in close collaboration with Vinnova, with the goal of supporting the green and digital transitions and reducing foreign dependence in the semiconductor supply chain.
Key Projects supported by
Tillväxtverket (2024–2028)
Halvledare – En svensk värdekedja [Semiconductors – a Swedish value chain]
Building a complete national supply chain for GaN and SiC-based semiconductors.
Partners include Chalmers, Linköping University, SweGaN, TekSiC, and ST Microelectronics. The project promotes national competence, sustainable innovation, and production independence.
Region: Östra Mellansverige
Lead: Innovative Materials Arena (IMA)
Funding: 23.5 MSEK
Semiconductor Arena
Growing the regional innovation cluster by enhancing collaboration and infrastructure access.
The project involves KTH, RISE, and STING and focuses on enabling deeptech scaling, academic-industry partnerships, and talent development
Region: Stockholm
Lead: Kista Science City AB
Funding: 9.3 MSEK
Myfab Lund – for Swedish semiconductor innovation
Modernizing facilities and establishing a new lab in Science Village.
The project supports SMEs and researchers to prototype and scale semiconductor technologies, strengthening service capacity and research infrastructure.
Myfab Chalmers – infrastructure upgrade
Investing in safer, cleaner, and more energy-efficient cleanroom operations.
New semi-automated systems enhance safety and process reliability while reducing chemical and energy use. The project supports 30 companies and 60 research groups.
Myfab Uppsala – bridging research & industry
Enhancing equipment and services to improve outreach to tech companies.
Upgraded lithography, etching, and final processing tools improve industry access. Includes student engagement and new hires to expand industrial services
Strengthen the semiconductor ecosystem (Semicon Sweden)
Nationwide capacity building and strategic alignment for the ecosystem.
Host is Svensk Elektronik with initial project partners: RISE, Lund University, Halmstad University, Ideon Science Park, PhotonicSweden, Region Skåne and Region Östergötland. The initiative builds capacity, supports innovation visibility, and strengthens international research collaboration.
Region: National
Hosted by: Svensk Elektronik Service AB
Funding: 5.9 MSEK
Swedish Chips Competence Centre (SCCC) –
national hub in the EU Chips Joint Undertaking
The Swedish Chips Competence Centre (SCCC), Sweden’s designated node in the EU Chips Joint Undertaking, plays a central role in coordinating Sweden’s semiconductor R&D and innovation capacity. SCCC and Semicon Sweden collaborates closely on a national level:
Swedish Chips Competence Centre (SCCC)
- Supports SMEs and deeptech startups through training and ecosystem access
- Facilitates use of EU pilot lines for testing and scaling new technologies
- Builds international partnerships and access to knowledge networks
Jointly led by: Lund University, KTH, and Chalmers Industriteknik
Backed by: Vinnova and aligned with national funding initiatives
Sweden’s path forward
Through national coordination, regional excellence, and alignment with the EU Chips Act, Sweden is creating a robust and future-ready semiconductor ecosystem. Beyond the initiatives listed above, strategic projects are expanding across emerging areas:
- Pilot Line 4 – From research to scalable EU chip production, https://sccc.se/pilot-lines-and-infrastructure/wbg/
- C3NiT – Centre for III-nitride technology, https://c3nit.se/
- ClassIC – Energy-efficient integrated circuits, https://www.chalmers.se/en/centres/classic/about-us/
- ACT – Research and education node for processes and methods for the development of semiconductor components, https://www.advancedchiptechnologies.lu.se/
- Sentio – Research and education node for integrated sensors and adaptive technology for sustainable products and manufacturing, https://www.sentio.lu.se/
- NextG – Research and education node for communication and computing infrastructures and applications, https://www.nextg2com.lu.se/english/
- WiTech – Cutting-edge innovation for next-generation communication, https://www.chalmers.se/en/centres/witech/about-us/
These programs strengthen Sweden’s position as a key player in European tech resilience and semiconductor autonomy.
For partnerships, knowledge sharing, or ecosystem collaboration, please contact the Semicon Sweden team.