Government endorses venture for producing photonic microchips in Vigo, according to Caballero
Spain's Photonics Microchip Dream in Vigo takes a Step Forward
It's bloody exciting times in the sleepy port city of Vigo, Spain! The Minister of Digital Transformation and Public Administration, Óscar López, has thrown his full support behind a project to construct a photonics microchip factory, spearheaded by the Free Trade Zone Consortium. The project's champion, Mayor Abel Caballero, shared this news after a meeting with López and other officials in Madrid.
López, apparently all pumped up about the project, declared it has "full support" from his department of the central government and shows "total conviction." The Secretary of State for Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure, Antonio Hernando, also seemed on board, accompanying the meeting with David Regades, the delegate of the Vigo Free Trade Zone.
The initial investment for this ambitious endeavor amounts to a hefty 3.6 million euros. Caballero believes that the addition of Spanish tech giant Indra to the Sparc project will open up endless possibilities for Vigo, likening the project to a revolution that could rival the current automotive sector in the city.
It seems like all the puzzle pieces are falling into place for Vigo to kickstart a major microchip factory. With France and Germany leading the charge in semiconductor development, Spain could be set to join the ranks, collaborating with academia, startups, and EU funding to advance photonics microchip technologies.
Now, let's not get too wrapped up in this spanish-fried tech talk. VLC Photonics, a Valencian company, has received funding for its photonic integrated circuit design and testing projects, as part of Spain’s PERTE Chip initiative. Ipronics Programmable Photonics, another Valencian player, is developing reconfigurable photonic processors for communications and AI applications, while Alcyon Photonics focuses on high-performance photonic devices for integrated chips.
While the exact scope of activities in Vigo isn't crystal clear, the broader efforts of Spain suggest a collaborative approach to advance photonics microchip technologies. But for specifics on what's happening in Vigo, we might need to wait for localized reporting or government announcements.
In the meantime, Vigo could be ready to make a splash in the future of Europe's tech scene, marking a bold leap forward in Spain's efforts to keep up with the competing giants. Keep your eyes peeled, amigos, as this story unfolds! 🤩🤞🇪🇸🌟
Related Topics
- Photonics Microchips
- Óscar López
- Abel Caballero
- Antonio Hernando
- Indra
- Vigo
- Madrid
- Free Trade Zone Consortium
- Telecommunications
- Investment
- EFE
- VLC Photonics
- Ipronics Programmable Photonics
- Alcyon Photonics
- PERTE Chip
- The Free Trade Zone Consortium's proposal to establish a photonics microchip factory in Vigo has received unwavering support from Spain's Minister of Digital Transformation and Public Administration, Óscar López.
- The Sparc project, led by Vigo's Mayor Abel Caballero and promising Spanish tech giant Indra's involvement, aims to incorporate photonics microchip technology, aiming to revolutionize the industry in Vigo and rival the city's current automotive sector.
- Beyond Vigo, other Spanish companies like VLC Photonics, Ipronics Programmable Photonics, and Alcyon Photonics are focusing on photonic technologies, being part of Spain’s PERTE Chip initiative for photonic integrated circuit design and testing.
- With funding secured for photonics-related projects and Europe's tech giants like France and Germany setting the pace in semiconductor development, it seems that Spain is prepared to invest in photonics microchip technologies and collaborate with academia, startups, and EU funding to stay competitive in the market.
- As the negotiations between government officials and industry leaders progress in Madrid, it remains to be seen exactly how the integration of photonics microchip technologies will manifest in Vigo's business landscape, potentially shaping the city's future and catapulting it into Europe's tech limelight.
