Austria Backs Microelectronics: Three billion Euros Investment and AT&S Lighthouse Project

PeopleOther ♦ Published: November 2, 2023; 22:29 ♦ (Vindobona)

The Austrian government has made a firm commitment to support the microelectronics industry with three billion euros of investment over the coming years. These bold investments will help to promote the research and development of semiconductor companies in Austria and strengthen the foundations for digitalization, green energy transition, and sustainable growth.

The Austrian government and microelectronics manufacturer AT&S are pushing ahead with key projects to strengthen Europe's position in the microelectronics industry. / Picture: © ATS/Braunrath

AT&S, a global high-tech company based in Austria, is playing a central role in these efforts. The company is currently building a development and production center for interconnection technology and substrates in the high-end technological area for high-performance microprocessors at its headquarters in Leoben, which is unique in Europe. This project, known as the AT&S…