OUR CORE MISSION
Strengthening Italy and Europe’s semiconductor capabilities by fostering innovation, technological sovereignty, and strategic resilience. Through cutting-edge research, advanced training, and robust industrial collaborations, we strive to position Italy as a key player within the global semiconductor landscape.
Advancing Excellence in ic design
Fondazione Chips-IT, the Italian Centre for Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Design, is at the forefront of semiconductor research and innovation, dedicated to advancing Italy and Europe’s strategic autonomy in integrated circuit design. Established as a private-law foundation with long-term public funding and strong support from the Italian government, Chips-IT acts as the national focal point for the semiconductor ecosystem, aligning closely with the European Chips Act and collaborating with prominent international research centers and industries.
RESEARCH LINES
The skilled researchers driving our mission forward.
DIGITAL DESIGN AND
OPEN HARDWARE
Operational
Pushinig on energy efficiency of open-hardware based computing architectures
RF-to-THz
Operational
Pushinig silicon ICs to unlock the capabilities of mmWave and THz spectrum
Analog / Mixed signals
Operational
Tailored signal conditioning and references for new sensor interfaces
power electronics
Starting 2026
advanced chip packaging
Starting 2026