aCCCess

The aCCCess project unites a consortium of 7 experienced partners from cluster organisations and consultancies and 10 associated partners, including candidates applying for the Chips Competence Centers (CCC) call, all working to establish the European Network of Chips Competence Centers (ENCCC). The Associated Partners also include 3 committed Chips Pilot Lines and the consortium leader applying for the Design Platform. The project is designed to guide the CCCs and create maximum synergies during the set-up and it aims to amplify the European semiconductor ecosystem's impact through coordinated and federated actions of the CCCs with the CPLs and the DP. The ENCCC board is organized in 5 focus groups covering Operations and Best Practices, Outreach and Events, Common Technology Offers, Training and Skills Development, and Finance. These focus groups will guide harmonized practices e.g. for training, IP management, communications or technology transfer. aCCCess activities will support the CCC set-up sthrough online and in-person events with specific actions towards SMEs, an annual community event fostering cross-border collaborations. To simplify access to CCC services, training and technology offers, aCCCess will create a common on-line marketplace showcasing the CCCs service catalogues, with AI aided maintenance and matchmaking opportunities. Additionally, aCCCess will promote investment opportunities through its Venture Capital network and the Chips Finance Lab. An annual pitching event for start-ups, in collaboration with the EIB, EIF, and EIC, will highlight these opportunities aCCCess will build a strong brand as a Think Tank hosting monthly webinars with industry experts discussing trends and fostering Public-Private Partnerships and best practice exchanges on cluster management and opperations. Pilot Lines and Design Platforms will offer dedicated sessions to train CCC on resource provision, with webinars promoting their resources more broadly. ACC