The French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) has inaugurated FAMES, a strategic European pilot line in Grenoble designed to accelerate microelectronics innovation and develop more powerful, energy-efficient, and sustainable chips. Its core mission is to strengthen Europe’s technological competitiveness and sovereignty by shortening the time between research and industrialisation for key strategic sectors.

FAMES (Flexible and Advanced Microelectronics for Europe and Sovereignty) will serve as a shared R&D and prototyping facility, enabling companies, startups, and academic researchers to test and validate new chip designs and manufacturing processes. The line focuses on advanced technologies, including next-generation semiconductors, 3D integration, and novel materials, aiming to produce prototypes that meet future demands for performance and energy efficiency.

By providing accessible, state-of-the-art infrastructure, FAMES aims to reduce Europe’s dependency on foreign semiconductor supply chains and support strategic industries such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and digital infrastructure. The initiative is part of a broader European push to reclaim technological sovereignty and secure a leading position in the global microelectronics landscape.

Le CEA inaugure aujourd’hui à Grenoble FAMES, une ligne pilote européenne conçue pour accélérer l’innovation en microélectronique et favoriser l’émergence de puces plus performantes, plus sobres en énergie et plus durables. Objectif : renforcer la compétitivité et la souveraineté technologique de l’Europe au bénéfice de nombreux secteurs stratégiques en réduisant le temps entre la recherche et l’industrialisation.