The Hellenic Chips Competence Centre (HCCC) is a non-profit partnership formed to advance the Greek and European semiconductor ecosystem in alignment to the strategic goals of the EU Chips Act. Coordinated by Hellenic Emerging Technologies Industry Association (HETiA), the consortium includes top Greek research institutes, universities, scientific and industry stakeholders.

Vision
To position Greece as a key contributor to the European semiconductor industry, fostering innovation, nurturing high-tech talent and promoting collaboration between industry, research and academia, by advancing microcircuits including new microprocessors, evolving current semiconductors and enabling more sophisticated devices with advanced sensing, actuation and communications.

Mission
To strengthen the value chains within electronic systems and components—particularly for startups and SMEs—by facilitating the adoption and integration of semiconductor technologies through comprehensive training, technology transfer initiatives, access to design platform and pilot production lines, and venture capital matchmaking.

Our Objectives

• Promote innovation in analog, mixed-signal, RF, photonics, AI, sensors, and low-power chips
• Strengthening the workforce with upskilling and reskilling programs
• Offer access to advanced infrastructure and design platforms
• Accelerate the commercialization of research outcomes
• Foster international cooperation and industry engagement