Panel Session
From Labs to Market: Fostering Synergistic Collaboration between Academia and Industry
In recent years, the importance of microchips has become increasingly evident. Although one trillion microchips were produced in 2020, this year witnessed the largest chip shortage to date, resulting in a significant spike in the cost of electronic devices. As a result, numerous sectors have been impacted, not just the automotive industry. The importance of increasing semiconductor production capacity cannot be overstated, as recognized by the EU Council's approval of the European Chips Act on July 25. As part of a wider effort to boost digital innovation in Europe, the European Chips Act seeks to increase chip production with the goal of regaining Europe's sovereignty. Similarly, the federal CHIPS and Science Act in the United States offers billions of dollars in incentives for semiconductor manufacturing.
In this context, numerous funding opportunities exist for both companies and research institutions. Could this environment be the ideal place to foster collaboration between industry and academia? Representatives from administration, industry, and academia will discuss this topic. The following panellists are expected to participate:
- Helio Fernandez Téllez, IMEC, Belgium
- Alfonso Gabarrón González, AESEMI, Spain.
- Gabriel Caffarena, Vodafone Open RAN RD Málaga, Spain
- José Machado da Silva, University of Porto, Portugal
- Teresa Riesgo, Secretaria General de Innovación, Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation
Moderators:
- Antonio López Martín - Universidad Pública de Navarra
- Eugenio Villar - Universidad de Cantabria
Organized by:
- Marisa López Vallejo, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
The Panel Session is co-organized by the IEEE CASS Spain Chapter.