This strategy aims to enhance Portugal's semiconductor sector, contributing to EU resilience and strategic autonomy. It is managed by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) and the National Innovation Agency (ANI). It also sets strategic actions to increase industrial involvement and promote national scientific and technological advancements in innovative fields.
Name in original language
Estratégia Nacional para os Semicondutores
Initiative overview
The National Strategy for Semiconductors in Portugal, approved in December 2023, outlines the country’s roadmap to strengthen its role in the global semiconductor ecosystem. Coordinated by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education, alongside the Ministry of Economy and the Sea, FCT, and ANI, the strategy aligns with the European Chips Act and aims to boost national participation in EU-funded initiatives. Key priorities include developing pilot production lines, establishing a design platform, and creating a network of semiconductor competence centers.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) and the National Innovation Agency (ANI)
