Greece is preparing a new national framework to strengthen its semiconductor and microelectronics industry.
The Ministry of Development is opening a public consultation on its proposed National Strategy for Semiconductors and Microelectronics 2026-2030.
The strategy aims to expand the country’s role in the European semiconductor industry by building domestic expertise in chip design, strengthening links between research and manufacturing, developing specialist skills and attracting investment.
This initiative is intended to establish a clearer pathway for Greece to participate in the European semiconductor value chain, improve its technological competitiveness and create more skilled employment opportunities.
The consultation will remain open until 12 November 2026, with contributions invited from businesses, universities, research institutions, manufacturers and investors.
Strengthening Greece’s semiconductor industry
The proposed National Strategy for Semiconductors and Microelectronics comes at an important time for the European technology sector, as negotiations continue over the next phase of the European Chips Act, known as European Chips Act 2.0.
The wider European initiative seeks to strengthen the continent’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities and reduce strategic dependencies. Greece’s proposed strategy is designed to support these ambitions while making better use of the country’s existing research and industrial expertise.
According to the Ministry of Development, 35 companies currently operate in Greece’s semiconductor industry, employing approximately 1,200 specialised workers.
Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos highlighted the importance of moving beyond simply adopting emerging technologies, emphasising the country’s ambition to contribute to their development and creation.
The government has already provided €3.63m in funding for the Greek Semiconductor Competence Centre, marking an initial investment in strengthening the country’s capabilities.
The new strategy is expected to build on this foundation, encouraging greater collaboration between research organisations and businesses while supporting the development of a more productive and competitive economy.
HETiA and HCCC help drive national strategy
The consultation represents a significant stage in work initiated more than two years ago by the Hellenic Emerging Technologies Industry Association (HETiA).
The association began efforts to highlight the capabilities of Greece’s microelectronics industry, identify the sector’s requirements and establish the case for a dedicated national strategy.
This work gained further momentum through the creation of the Hellenic Chips Competence Centre (HCCC), which is coordinated by HETiA in its role as project coordinator.
Bringing together 16 partners from academia, research, and industry, the HCCC provides a collaborative platform to strengthen Greece’s semiconductor capabilities and improve connections between scientific research and commercial applications.
Its work also aims to help the country capitalise on opportunities emerging from the European Chips Act.
Five priorities underpin the 2026-2030 strategy
The National Strategy for Semiconductors and Microelectronics identifies five central priorities intended to guide the development of the sector over the next four years.
These cover the capabilities, infrastructure and industrial relationships needed to strengthen Greece’s position in the semiconductor market.
The priorities include:
- Chip design, intellectual property and HCCC: Improving domestic chip design capabilities while expanding access to electronic design automation (EDA) tools, pilot production lines and European technology infrastructure.
- Research, innovation and technological specialisation: Strengthening cooperation between research institutions and industry, supporting prototyping and improving the transfer of technologies into commercial applications.
- Skills and human capital: Developing specialised training programmes and expanding the availability of skilled professionals within the semiconductor industry.
- Demand and strategic applications: Encouraging the adoption of microelectronics across defence, energy, maritime, healthcare and industrial applications.
- Investment and infrastructure: Attracting new investment and supporting the development of advanced technological infrastructure.
Consultation to shape Greece’s future role
The consultation provides an opportunity for organisations across the semiconductor ecosystem to contribute to the final strategy and help establish an actionable plan for the industry.
Once the consultation closes on 12 November 2026, the completed draft will be submitted to the Government Committee for Industry.
The resulting National Strategy for Semiconductors and Microelectronics will seek to turn Greece’s existing scientific expertise, research capabilities and industrial activity into a stronger presence within Europe’s semiconductor value chain.
