Government acknowledges initiative for producing photonic microchips in Vigo, as stated by Caballero
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Vigo, Spain's ambitious microchip factory dream gains steam
In a kickoff meeting with the Mayor of Vigo, Abel Caballero, Spain's Minister of Digital Transformation and Public Administration, Óscar López, exuded an unwavering enthusiasm for the construction of a photonics microchip factory in the bustling city of Vigo. The project, fueled by the Free Trade Zone Consortium, is setting its sights on an initial investment of 3.6 million euros.
Post the meeting, Caballero revealed that López offers the project more than just support – it's got the full-on blessing of the central government and a resounding conviction from the minister himself.
The incorporation of Spanish tech company Indra into the Sparc project, eager to manufacture photonics microchips in Vigo, lifts the veil on an expansive potential future for the city. With all the puzzle pieces clicking into place, the city of Vigo stands on the precipice of launching a major microchip factory. If successful, it'll redefine an era not just for Spain but for Europe as well.
Stay tuned as the city shapes its destiny, joining the big leagues alongside automotive giants France and Germany, leading the next revolution in microelectronics and semiconductors.
Insight:
- Though specific details about the photonics microchips factory project in Vigo are scant, the Spanish government seems keen on bolstering domestic microelectronics and semiconductor sectors, with programs like the PERTE Chip aiming to support business growth.
- There are photonics-related companies in Spain, such as VLC Photonics and Ipronics, that receive aids for designing high-performance devices suitable for integrated chips.
Related Topics:
- Photonics Microchips
- Óscar López
- Abel Caballero
- Antonio Hernando
- Indra
- Vigo
- Madrid
- Free Trade Zone Consortium
- Telecommunications
- Investment
- EFE
- The ambitious microchip factory project in Vigo, spearheaded by Spain's Minister of Digital Transformation, Óscar López, has garnered support from the central government and local leaders like Mayor Abel Caballero, portending a potential transformation for the city.
- The project, fueled by the Free Trade Zone Consortium, aims to invest 3.6 million euros initially, and with the collaboration of Spanish tech company Indra, it seeks to manufacture photonics microchips, challenging the global microelectronics and semiconductor industry.
- The entrance of Indra into the Sparc project could pave the way for a broader future for Vigo, aligning it with automotive giants France and Germany in the lead of the next revolution in microelectronics and semiconductors.
- Besides the Vigo project, Spain is bolstering domestic microelectronics and semiconductor sectors, with programs like the PERTE Chip supporting business growth, while photonics-related companies like VLC Photonics and Ipronics receive aids for designing high-performance devices suitable for integrated chips, indicating a focus on technology and finance.
