About – FutureChips

General

As a key knowledge institute in the field of semiconductors and photonics in the Netherlands, TU/e is committed to attract talent in these domains to Eindhoven and the Brainport region. With the vision of enhancing collaboration, TU/e is leading the organization of the Future Chips Academy, together with academic and industrial partners from the Netherlands and South-Korea.

The main organizers are High Tech Systems Center (TU/e), ASML and ASM. The main partners are NXP, IMEC from The Netherlands. Internationally, the academic partners from six top universities in South-Korea (KAIST, SKKU, UNIST, POSTECH, KNU, Hanyang University) will participate in this event.

About the main partners: ASML, IMEC, ASM, NXP

ASML is an innovation leader in the semiconductor industry. They provide chipmakers with everything they need – hardware, software and services – to mass produce patterns on silicon through lithography. ASML enables groundbreaking technology to solve some of society’s toughest challenges. Together with their partners, they provide leading patterning solutions that drive the advancement of microchips.
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Imec is the world’s leading independent nanoelectronics R&D hub. Their combination of talent, infrastructure, and partner network enables breakthroughs towards microchips that are smaller, faster, more affordable, and more sustainable. Imec combines that nanotech expertise with data and AI to create and support applications for a smarter, better future.
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ASM supplies wafer processing equipment to the leading semiconductor manufacturers, mostly for the deposition of thin films. They design, manufacture, sell, and service deposition tools to supply our customers with the advanced technologies to produce semiconductor devices, or integrated circuits (ICs).
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NXP Semiconductors N.V. enables a smarter, safer and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets.
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International academic partners

KAIST

Established in 1971, KAIST is the first and top science and technology university in Korea. KAIST has been the gateway to advanced science and technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship, and our graduates have been key players behind Korea’ innovations. KAIST will continue to pursue advances in science and technology as well as the economic development of Korea and beyond. KAIST’s main campus is located in Daejeon, 160 km south of Seoul, the capital city of Korea where its College of Business is located. Daejeon, with a population of approximately 1.5 million, serves as a hub of science and innovation in Korea with more than 200 research institutes, including the R&D facilities from the public and private sectors.

UNIST

Located in the heart of Korea’s largest industrial city, Ulsan, South Korea, UNIST has truly become one of the world’s leading science and technology universities since its opening in 2009. UNIST aims to be ranked within the top 10 science and technology universities by 2030. UNIST has its vision to cultivate creative global leaders who will usher in new scientific paradigms through convergence in science and technology,

SKKU

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) is a national university with 625 years of glorious history and shining tradition and is a representative symbol of a leading university which leads the new era. At the same time, the university has led the development of higher education in Korea by challenging and innovating with a mind for sharing and coexistence. We strive to newly form our own brand worthy of our name which actively embraces global social issues through pioneering of global management. Its Natural Science Campus located in the city of Suwon, the home of the key Korean semiconductor industry, SKKU has been trying to serve as a hub to strengthen the industrial-educational ecosystem.

POSTECH

Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) was established to contribute to Korea and humanity through advanced research in science and engineering, covering both theoretical and practical applications. It aims to nurture global leaders with knowledge and insight through excellent education and to serve society by promoting collaboration among industry, academia, and research institutions, sharing research outcomes with the world. To achieve this mission, POSTECH conducts cutting-edge research in basic science and engineering in partnership with leading global universities and aspires to become a global hub for materials research. It also emphasizes holistic education that fosters integrity, creativity, and a pioneering spirit, while expanding industry-academia cooperation to enhance human well-being.

KNU

Kyungpook National University (KNU) is one of South Korea’s ten flagship national universities, representing Gyeongbuk Province. Founded in September 1946 through the merger of the Colleges of Education, Medicine, and Agriculture in Daegu, KNU has since grown into a leading comprehensive institution comprising 20 colleges and schools. Today, it is the largest national university in Korea, with over 35,000 students and 1,200 full-time faculty members. KNU envisions becoming a regional hub for academic excellence and research, addressing pressing societal challenges such as capital region dominance and an aging population. To realize this vision, KNU is transitioning into a research-oriented institution while expanding its global presence through partnerships with universities worldwide.

HANYANG

Hanyang University was established in 1939 as Korea’s first private engineering university and has since grown into one of the nation’s most prestigious private research institutions. As the pioneer private engineering school, Hanyang has played a vital role in Korea’s industrialization by nurturing skilled engineers and professionals who drive innovation with strong social responsibility.

Hanyang’s main campus is situated in Seoul, a vibrant center of academia and industry, while the ERICA campus in Ansan exemplifies effective industry-academia cooperation. Through interdisciplinary research and global partnerships, Hanyang strives to be a world-class leader in science, technology, and entrepreneurship, addressing global challenges through innovation in semiconductors and beyond.

The university is especially recognized for its outstanding semiconductor education and research capabilities. Equipped with cutting-edge facilities like the Hanyang Semiconductor Research Center and maintaining close collaborations with leading global semiconductor companies, Hanyang significantly contributes to the advancement of Korea’s semiconductor industry. Its research spans from materials science and device engineering to AI-driven semiconductor technologies.