Overview
- The plant is a joint venture between TSMC, Bosch, Infineon, and NXP, with TSMC holding a 70% stake.
- The European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) will focus on automotive and industrial applications.
- The EU Chips Act provided €5 billion in state aid, the largest grant to date under the initiative.
- Production is expected to begin by the end of 2027, with a capacity of 480,000 silicon wafers annually.
- The project aims to reduce Europe's reliance on Asian chip imports amid geopolitical tensions.