The European Chips Design Platform (EuroCDP) is launching a series of Venture Building Programmes to accelerate European fabless semiconductor startups. An introductory webinar is scheduled for 8 April 2026 at 15:00 CET.

The programmes are designed to provide structured, end-to-end support for the chip design journey. They offer streamlined access to essential resources, including Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools, Intellectual Property (IP), prototyping services, training, and expert guidance. The initiative also integrates incubation and acceleration support to help companies overcome technical and financial barriers while connecting them to the wider European innovation ecosystem.

The upcoming webinar will serve as a detailed guide for stakeholders. It will cover the structure and services of the Venture Building Programmes, explain how startups can benefit from coordinated integrated circuit (IC) design support, outline the role of national Chips Competence Centres, and detail the participation process. The session will feature contributions from EuroCDP experts and include a live Q&A.

The event is targeted at fabless startups at any design stage (especially pre-silicon), national Chips Competence Centres, and accelerators or investors active in the semiconductor sector.

This initiative is a key part of broader European efforts to build a resilient and competitive semiconductor design ecosystem by supporting startups, fostering innovation, and facilitating access to critical design infrastructure. Industry association AENEAS is encouraging its network to explore the opportunity.

Event Details:

* Date: 8 April 2026

* Time: 15:00 CET

* Format: Online

* Registration & Information: [https://eurocdp.eu/news-updates/launch-your-fabless-future-webinar-8-april-2025-1500-cet/](https://eurocdp.eu/news-updates/launch-your-fabless-future-webinar-8-april-2025-1500-cet/)

A new opportunity is emerging for Europe’s fabless semiconductor community. The EuroCDP (European Chips Design Platform) is launching its Venture Building Programmes, supported by a dedicated webinar taking place on 8 April 2026 at 15:00 CET (online).

Supporting the next generation of fabless innovators

The EuroCDP Venture Building Programmes are designed to accelerate the development of European fabless startups, providing structured support across the entire chip design journey. The European Chips Design Platform aims to offer streamlined access to essential resources, including EDA tools, IP, prototyping services, training, and expert guidance, enabling startups and SMEs to move from concept to market more efficiently. In addition, the platform integrates incubation and acceleration programmes to help companies reduce technical and financial barriers, while connecting them to a broader European innovation ecosystem.

Webinar: what to expect

This upcoming webinar will provide an overview of the newly launched Venture Building Programmes and explain how stakeholders can engage.

Participants will gain insights into:

The structure and services offered by the EuroCDP programmes

How startups can benefit from coordinated support in IC design

The role of Chips Competence Centres in guiding companies at national level

The process for joining and participating in the programme

The session will also feature contributions from EuroCDP experts and include a live Q&A.

Who should attend?

The webinar is particularly relevant for:

Fabless startups at any stage of chip design (especially pre-silicon)

Chips Competence Centres supporting national ecosystems

Accelerators and investors active in the semiconductor sector

Event details

Date: 8 April 2026

Time: 15:00 CET

Format: Online webinar

More information and registration are available here: https://eurocdp.eu/news-updates/launch-your-fabless-future-webinar-8-april-2025-1500-cet/

Strengthening Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem

The EuroCDP initiative is part of broader European efforts to build a resilient and competitive semiconductor design ecosystem, by supporting startups, fostering innovation, and facilitating access to critical design infrastructure.

AENEAS encourages interested stakeholders from its network to explore this opportunity and engage with the EuroCDP programmes.

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