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Improving Chip Design Enablement for Universities in Europe - A Position Paper

Krupp, Lukas ; O'Connor, Ian ; Benini, Luca ; Studer, Christoph ; Rodrigues, Joachim LU and Wehn, Norbert (2025) 2025 Design, Automation and Test in Europe Conference, DATE 2025 In Proceedings -Design, Automation and Test in Europe, DATE
Abstract

The semiconductor industry is pivotal to Europe's economy, especially within the industrial and automotive sectors. However, Europe faces a significant shortfall in chip design capabilities, marked by a severe skilled labor shortage and lagging contributions in the design value chain segment. This paper explores the role of European universities and academic initiatives in enhancing chip design education and research to address these deficits. We provide a comprehensive overview of current European chip design initiatives, analyze major challenges in recruitment, productivity, technology access, and design enablement, and identify strategic opportunities to strengthen chip design capabilities within academic institutions. Our analysis... (More)

The semiconductor industry is pivotal to Europe's economy, especially within the industrial and automotive sectors. However, Europe faces a significant shortfall in chip design capabilities, marked by a severe skilled labor shortage and lagging contributions in the design value chain segment. This paper explores the role of European universities and academic initiatives in enhancing chip design education and research to address these deficits. We provide a comprehensive overview of current European chip design initiatives, analyze major challenges in recruitment, productivity, technology access, and design enablement, and identify strategic opportunities to strengthen chip design capabilities within academic institutions. Our analysis leads to a series of recommendations that highlight the need for coordinated efforts and strategic investments to overcome these challenges.

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chip design, design enablement, Europe, semiconductor industry, universities
host publication
2025 Design, Automation and Test in Europe Conference, DATE 2025 - Proceedings
series title
Proceedings -Design, Automation and Test in Europe, DATE
publisher
IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
conference name
2025 Design, Automation and Test in Europe Conference, DATE 2025
conference location
Lyon, France
conference dates
2025-03-31 - 2025-04-02
external identifiers
  • scopus:105006909827
ISSN
1530-1591
ISBN
9783982674100
DOI
10.23919/DATE64628.2025.10992734
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English
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  author       = {{Krupp, Lukas and O'Connor, Ian and Benini, Luca and Studer, Christoph and Rodrigues, Joachim and Wehn, Norbert}},
  booktitle    = {{2025 Design, Automation and Test in Europe Conference, DATE 2025 - Proceedings}},
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  keywords     = {{chip design; design enablement; Europe; semiconductor industry; universities}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  publisher    = {{IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.}},
  series       = {{Proceedings -Design, Automation and Test in Europe, DATE}},
  title        = {{Improving Chip Design Enablement for Universities in Europe - A Position Paper}},
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  doi          = {{10.23919/DATE64628.2025.10992734}},
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