Session 4
Microelectronics, Semiconductors and Quantum Technology
In this session, the discussion will focus on how to balance open knowledge exchange and innovation with the protection of intellectual property and commercial interests within collaborative frameworks that bring together industry, startups, and academia. The panel will shed light on the distinct infrastructure needs of both established microelectronics industries and emerging quantum technologies, addressing the specific challenges and opportunities involved in developing open-access research and technology infrastructures.
There will also be an emphasis on how European countries can align their national strategic research priorities in microelectronics and quantum technology to foster mutual benefits through coordinated task distribution, knowledge sharing, and collaboration.
Ultimately, the session aims to provide insights on how Europe can boost its competitiveness in these fields by adopting a coherent and comprehensive strategy for research infrastructure development.
Programme
Meeting room: Schackenborg
9:00 – 9:05 - Welcome
9:05 – 9:45 - EU strategy, from RI though Pilot lines to foundries
9.05 Mikko Merimaa – General Secretary of EURAMET, DE
9.15 Cian Ó Murchú – Tyndall National Institute, ASCENT, IE
9.25 Olivier Balmes – ASML, NL
9.35 Anne Van den Bosch – imec, BE
9:45 – 10:15 - Panel discussion
Moderator: Sune Bro Duun – Topsil, DK
Minutes: Shushanik Rytter – Topsil, DK
10:15–10:45 – Break
10:45 – 11:25 - EU Strategy on Quantum Technology
10.45 Jörg Hübner – DTU Nanolab
10.55 Asbjørn Cennet Cliff Drachmann – NQCP
11.05 Mikko Merimaa – General Secretary of EURAMET, DE
11.15 Sofie Lindskov Hansen – Ministry of Foreign Affairs, DK
11:25 – 11:55 - Panel discussion
Moderator: Ulrich Hoff – Kvantify
Minutes: Kristine Helen Falgren – DQC
11:55 – 12:00 - Closing remarks
Speakers and panelists
Mikko Merimaa
General Secretary of EURAMET, DE
Dr. Merimaa is the General Secretary of the European Association of National Metrology Institutes, where he plays a key role in advancing national and European collaboration in metrology and research innovation. Dr. Merimaa has experience as Vice President at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, overseeing metrology, and later research in 5G, cybersecurity, and ICT.
Olivier Balmes
ASML, NL
Dr. Balmes is Group Lead of Light Sources Research at ASML in the Netherlands. Previously, he was beamline scientist and managed the Hard X-ray group at the MAX IV Laboratory in Sweden and served as a beamline scientist ESRF in France. Dr. Balmes holds a PhD from Lund University and has extensive experience in synchrotron science, laser engineering, and advanced optics.
Cian Ó Murchú
Tyndall Nat. Inst., ASCENT, IE
Dr. Ó Murchú works as Senior EU Programme Manager at Tyndall National Institute, Ireland and is currently coordinating the Horizon Europe projects INFRACHIP. In 2024 he successfully led the submission of a bid to establish Ireland's Chips Competence Centre (I-C3), aimed at assisting Irish-based companies in accessing semiconductor research across Europe.
Anne Van den Bosch
imec, BE
Dr. Van den Bosch is the Vice-President Public R&D Policies and Programs at IMEC where she started in 2008 by centralizing all funded and university related collaborations and policy activities in one department at imec. Dr. Van den Bosch has a profound knowledge of the European funding landscape and of the underlying political and governmental rulings.
Jörg Hübner
DTU Nanolab, DK
Dr. Hübner is the Director of DTU Nanolab – the National Centre for Nano Fabrication and Characterization at the Technical University of Denmark. With a background as an associate professor in photonics, sensors, and semiconductor processing as well as a comprehensive management education at Havard Business School, Dr. Hübner brings extensive experience from both academia and industry, including a position as Senior Engineering Manager in Silicon Valley.
Dr. Asbjørn Drachmann
NQCP, DK
Dr. Drachmann is a Scientific Technician at the NNF Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP), where he supports advanced research and development in quantum technologies. Dr. Drachmann has extensive expertise in the fabrication and characterization of pioneering quantum devices, with a deep understanding of lab requirements needed to advance these technologies in a cutting-edge laboratory setting.
Sofie Lindskov Hansen
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, DK
Dr. Hansen is Chief Consultant at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, specializing in quantum technology and tech diplomacy. Dr. Hansen has extensive experience across research, business development, and policy and has held roles such as Senior Business Developer at Sparrow Quantum and Quantum Application Specialist at Kvantify.
Ulrich Hoff
Kvantify, DK
Dr. Hoff is a Quantum Engagement Specialist at Kvantify, where he works to realize the practical potential of quantum computing for complex real-world challenges. Trained as a quantum physicist, Dr. Hoff has deep expertise in quantum algorithms, user-oriented applications, and cross-disciplinary collaborations. Dr. Hoff serves on several European advisory boards for quantum technology.
Sune Bro Duun
Topsil, DK
Dr. Duun is CTO at Topsil GlobalWafers A/S, where he leads the development of advanced float zone silicon crystal technologies. With almost two decades of experience at Topsil, Dr. Duun specializes in improving production processes and pioneering highly specialized methods for larger diameter silicon crystals, mastered by only a few companies worldwide.
Organizing committee
Senior Specialist, Danish Technological Institute
Sonja Holm-Dahlin
Vice-President Public R&D Policies and Programs, IMEC
Anne Van den Bosch
Managing Director, Danish Quantum Community
Kristine Helen Falgren