Can Europe Achieve Semiconductor Sovereignty?
Yes. We can. And together with Global Foundries, we have.
How can Europe build a secure, resilient semiconductor supply chain of its own? And what does it take to create a truly sovereign chip ecosystem?
These are the questions at the heart of a new discussion on BNR Nieuwsradio, where Tim Allemeersch, Senior Director of Customer Success at Qualinx, joins Bas van Werven and Joe van Burik to explore Europe’s semiconductor future and Qualinx’s collaboration with GlobalFoundries.
The conversation dives into one of the industry's most pressing challenges: reducing dependency on global supply chains while strengthening Europe’s ability to design and manufacture advanced semiconductor technology closer to home.
For Qualinx, this ambition is already taking shape. Enabled by Global Foundries in Dresden, QLX3Gx is manufactured through the first fully European chip production flow. Tim shares the realities of building a sovereign semiconductor ecosystem, the hurdles that remain, and why Europe’s deep-tech future depends on getting this right.
Listen to the full interview and read the article on BNR.nl.
About Qualinx
Qualinx is a deep-tech fabless semiconductor company redefining the connected edge by making ultra-low power connectivity accessible to every application and device. Qualinx’s Digital Radio Frequency (DRF) technology enables highly efficient, reconfigurable GNSS and IoT chips designed for scalable, real-world deployment and long device lifecycles.
Headquartered in Delft, The Netherlands, Qualinx is privately held and backed by FORWARD.one, InnovationQuarter Capital, Invest-NL, and Waterman Ventures and led by Tom Trill (CEO) and co-founders Iman Madadi (CIO) and Amir Reza (PMO).
Learn more at www.qualinx.io
About BNR
BNR Nieuwsradio is a Dutch business news platform delivering daily coverage on economics, technology, finance, and politics. Through radio, podcasts, and its online channels, BNR combines up-to-the-minute reporting with expert analysis and in-depth discussions. Its content is geared toward professionals and decision-makers seeking clear insights into the developments shaping both the Dutch and global landscape. BNR Nieuwsradio
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