in the microelectronics and semiconductor sector in Portugal
The Microelectronics Observatory is a strategic tool that maps and publicizes the microelectronics sector in Portugal, aiming to promote the visibility and development of the national industry.
Focused on facilitating cooperation between companies, universities, research centres, and other entities connected to the field, the platform provides detailed information about the value chain, including capabilities, specializations, and training opportunities. The Observatory also acts as a bridge to attract foreign investment, highlighting Portugal as a competitive and innovative hub in microelectronics, thereby strengthening the country’s technological and industrial ecosystem.
The Microeletronics Agenda
The Microelectronics Agenda was created as part of the Mobilising Agendas of Portugal’s Recovery and Resilience Plan. Its purpose is to strengthen the production and innovation capacity of the Portuguese semiconductor and microelectronics industry, in line with the European strategy of the Chips Act. This initiative positions Portugal at the forefront of the sector, adding value to European society.
Involving a group of 17 partners, it aims to position the country at the forefront of the chip design, chip packaging, electronic assembly and WEEE recycling markets, with the capacity to supply Europe and other global markets. The investments are focused on increasing national production capacity, developing advanced technologies, R&D, training and capacity building of human resources, internationalising the image of the sector, and sustainable waste recycling.
25 new products, processes and services are being developed with the aim of transforming the sector and contributing to its resilience, competitiveness and ecological sustainability.
The “Microelectronics Agenda” project runs from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2024 and is co-financed on a non-repayable basis for a total eligible amount of €67,493,749.13 by the Portuguese Recovery and Resilience Plan through Next Generation EU.
Advanced Microelectronics & Research
Hardware and Software Innovation
Design and Aesthetics of Technology
Development of Intelligent Systems
Performance and Efficiency Optimisation
Emerging Technologies and Trends
The Microelectronics Agenda is made up of a strong consortium involving leading business and non-business entities with diversified and recognised skills in the microelectronics sector, which guarantee the know-how and resources needed not only to achieve the proposed technical objectives, but also to carry out all the Agenda’s promotion, dissemination and management activities.
Microelectronics is one of the pillars of the digital economy, driving technological progress in sectors such as telecommunications, automobiles, health, defence and consumer electronics.
The Microelectronics Observatory is an innovative platform developed as part of the Microelectronics Agenda (PPS 24) that connects companies and organisations in the sector, fostering innovation, new strategic partnerships and investment opportunities.
Using advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, the Microelectronics Observatory offers a dynamic repository of relevant information. It covers data on companies operating in the various stages of the value chain, their activities and more detailed identification of financial indicators, news, job opportunities and training.
The use of artificial intelligence makes it possible to continuously update the information provided. It facilitates the connection between stakeholders and communication about data and new opportunities for training, integration and investment, which contributes to Portugal’s positioning as a player in the global microelectronics market.
- To gather and centralise information on companies and entities in the semiconductor industry value chain in Portugal.
- To map the Portuguese value chain. To provide up-to-date and reliable data on the microelectronics sector in Portugal.
- Gather and centralise economic, regulatory and strategic information to support strategic decisions.
- To provide complementary economic, regulatory and strategic information to support business and government decisions.
- To be a support platform for the National Semiconductor Strategy.
