The Microelectronics Agenda took part in the first day of SEMICON Europa 2026 in Germany, one of the leading international events for the semiconductor, microelectronics and advanced manufacturing industries. At the fair, the consortium presented solutions from five partners, made international contacts and opened up prospects for cooperation and for attracting investment to Portugal.
The Microelectronics Agenda presented Portuguese expertise on the first day of SEMICON Europa 2026, one of the leading international events for the semiconductor, microelectronics and advanced manufacturing industries. At booth C1735 in Munich, Germany, the consortium presented solutions from five partners and made contacts with international companies. Representatives of AICEP also visited on the first day.
The Microelectronics Agenda promotes Portugal’s scientific, technological and industrial capabilities by presenting Products, Processes and Services (PPS) developed by five consortium partners: HFA, INL, INESC-MN, PICADVANCE and TRC. The showcase presents concrete solutions and their potential applications across the semiconductor and microelectronics value chain, demonstrating the consortium’s capabilities in research, innovation, technology development and knowledge transfer.
Meetings with companies and AICEP representatives
Throughout the first day, booth C1735 welcomed representatives from Critical Manufacturing, a Portuguese leader in MES software for managing and optimising industrial production; Brewer Science, which works in advanced materials for semiconductors; Arteris IP, which specialises in intellectual property for integrated circuits; and Ardora Foundry, which focuses on advanced semiconductor technologies.
The booth also welcomed representatives from MB Automation, which works in industrial automation; Sojitz, an international trading and investment group; MICROTEST, which provides equipment and solutions for the semiconductor industry; and JetPCB, which specialises in printed circuit board manufacturing. These contacts strengthen the international reach of the Agenda’s participation and open up prospects for technological, industrial and commercial cooperation.
Another highlight of the first day was the presence of representatives from AICEP Germany and from AICEP’s Investment Attraction Department. Their participation showed the institutional commitment to promoting Portugal and to creating investment and internationalisation opportunities for the microelectronics sector.
Presenting the PPS and engaging with international companies, investors and strategic partners helps raise the profile of Portuguese expertise and consolidate Portugal’s position in the international semiconductor and microelectronics value chains.
The Microelectronics Mobilising Agenda has an investment of €67.572.099,37 and is funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) under the European Union’s NextGenerationEU initiative.
