The PERTE Chip II Strengthens the Innova IRV Technological Ecosystem with Three New Microelectronics Projects
The Ministry of Industry and Tourism has announced the provisional allocation of €40.6 million for seven projects presented under the second call of the PERTE Chip initiative, which focuses on advancing microelectronics value chain projects.
Companies within the Innova IRV ecosystem have secured nearly half of these funds, mobilizing a total of €18.9 million. These funds are distributed across projects from Vodafone Intelligent Solutions España, Tecnologías, Servicios Telemáticos y Sistemas, and Sensing & Control Systems.
The largest share, €13.9 million, was awarded to Vodafone Intelligent Solutions España, headquartered in Málaga. The project aims to develop an open chip architecture, contributing to the expansion of innovative semiconductor technology.
The SINAPTIX project, led by Sensing & Control Systems (S&C), secured €2.1 million. The project, in collaboration with Innova IRV, focuses on studying open-source RISC-V cores to design an ultra-small, low-power processor. This type of processor is particularly useful for small, energy-efficient devices like smart sensors, wearables, medical devices, and automation systems.
Tecnologías, Servicios Telemáticos y Sistemas (TST) is involved in the RHEIN-MMIC project, awarded €2.9 million. This project is dedicated to the development of RF MMIC devices integrated with RISC-V cores, aiming for high-energy-efficiency communications in applications like 5G networks, satellites, IoT, and advanced telecommunications.
With these new awards, Innova IRV has mobilized more than €650 million in microelectronics-related initiatives since its founding, solidifying its position as a key player in the sector.
Among the most significant achievements, the foundation played a vital role in attracting the Interuniversity Microelectronics Institute (IMEC) to Málaga, a global leader in semiconductor and nanoelectronics research.
Ezequiel Navarro, president of Innova IRV, emphasized the importance of these awards: “The arrival of these projects is key to further developing a microelectronics ecosystem from Innova IRV. It allows us to consolidate the potential of our companies in the semiconductor market and attract more specialized talent and capabilities.”
“We are building a technological infrastructure that will not only drive innovation but also enhance our global competitiveness. This is a fundamental step in becoming a strategic hub within the chip industry, strengthening collaboration between businesses, research centers, and universities,” Navarro added.
These new awards complement the €615 million committed by the three government administrations to IMEC and the chip chairs, which have secured nearly €11 million for training PhD students in semiconductors at Andalusian universities.
