The conference “Promoting Electrotechnics in Education – the future starts today”, held by PCI partner – Creative Science Park Aveiro Region, highlighted the urgency of captivating elementary school students’ interest in electrotechnics and training new generations of qualified professionals for the semiconductor and microelectronics industry, given the growing shortage of talent in this sector.
The event brought together representatives of technology companies and educational institutions, emphasizing the importance of physical chemistry teachers deepening their knowledge of electrotechnics with micro-credentials given by universities, which award credits for career progression, and focusing on intensifying collaborative actions between schools and companies, such as study visits, internships and open days, which arouse students’ motivation to pursue the study of electrotechnics. This conference is part of the activity plan of this partner in the Micro.electronics project, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Program (RRP) and aligned with the EU Chips Act. Check out the full event here: https://bit.ly/4hb44bR
Created as part of the mobilizing agendas of the Portuguese Recovery and Resilience Plan, the Microelectronics Agenda aims to strengthen the production and innovation capacity of the national semiconductor and microelectronics industry. It involves a group of 17 partners and seeks to help position Portugal at the forefront of the semiconductor management, production, distribution and recycling market, capable of supplying Europe and other countries worldwide.
The 25 new products, processes and services resulting from the Agenda aim to transform the microelectronics sector and contribute to its resilience, competitiveness and ecological sustainability, and will enable the Portuguese ecosystem to monitor and anticipate the sector’s needs.
The Microelectronics Agenda has a total eligible budget of €67,493,749.21, of which €30,048,411.91 is funded by the NextGenerationEU initiative. With the completion of the project scheduled for June 30, 2025, Portugal intends to establish itself as a leader in the global semiconductor sector, having already executed more than 60% of the budget and made significant progress in product development, sustainability and workforce training.
