BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 13. Lithuania is set
to join the European Semiconductor Coalition by signing its
official declaration—an EU strategic initiative aimed at boosting
the continent’s technological leadership in the semiconductor
sector, Trend
reports.
This move underscores Lithuania’s commitment to advancing the
industry, enhancing technological self-sufficiency, and ensuring
secure supply chains.
“Lithuania already has a strong foundation for high-tech
development—with more than 50 companies operating in the sector and
a laser industry exporting to over 80 countries. We also have
strong research institutions that train highly qualified
specialists. Joining the European Semiconductor Coalition is a
strategic step that will further integrate Lithuania’s potential
into Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem,” said Minister of Economy
and Innovation Lukas Savickas.
The declaration outlines three strategic goals: driving economic
prosperity and competitiveness, strengthening Europe’s
technological independence, and ensuring resilience in critical
sectors such as energy, transportation, defense, and artificial
intelligence (AI).
By engaging in the initiative, Lithuania seeks to enhance the
strategic emphasis on augmenting Europe’s semiconductor fabrication
capacities and cultivating value chains within the less-developed
EU member jurisdictions.
Membership will catalyze new avenues for engagement in EU funding
mechanisms, facilitate participation in transnational research
initiatives, and enhance the capacity to leverage investments in
advanced technological sectors.
The coalition’s declaration will also feed into the planned
review of the EU Chips Act, informally referred to as “Chips Act
2.0.”
Lithuania continues to strengthen its position in the
semiconductor field with the creation of the national competence
center ChipsC²-LT, which will unite the country’s leading
scientific and engineering expertise.
The center will give businesses and academic institutions easier
access to the infrastructure, knowledge, and partnerships needed to
accelerate semiconductor technology development.
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