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The European Union inaugurated the NanoIC pilot line at IMEC in Leuven, Belgium, with a total investment of €2.5 billion, including €700 million from the EU. This facility focuses on developing next-generation semiconductor technologies for applications in AI, autonomous vehicles, healthcare, and 6G.

It is the first to use Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography for chips beyond two nanometres. The open access model allows diverse stakeholders to test new designs before full production. NanoIC is part of the Chips for Europe initiative, aimed at strengthening Europe's semiconductor supply chain and fostering innovation.