Aeneas
AENEAS, a not-for-profit industry association, aims to enhance the competitiveness of European industries in Electronic Components and Systems (ECS). It allows to influence RD&I policies, facilitate access to funding and offers networking opportunities. With over 550 members, it represents the full ECS value chain. Governed by a 20-member board from major companies, SMEs, and research centers, AENEAS advocates for the sector at the top European level.
As a partner of the Chips Joint Undertaking, AENEAS represents the interest of its members in this tri-partite partnership between Industry, the European Commission and the participating states.
AENEAS contributes to shaping and co-defining the Electronic Components and Systems Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (ECS-SRIA). AENEAS stimulates and supports collaborative innovation to meet societal and economic challenges in a sustainable way.
AENEAS is also operating the EUREKA funded programmes Xecs, PENTA and Euripides².
More information: https://aeneas-office.org
EPoSS
EPoSS, the European Technology Platform on Smart Systems Integration, is an industry-driven policy initiative, defining R&D and innovation needs as well as policy requirements related to Smart Systems Integration and integrated Micro- and Nanosystems. EPoSS is contributing to EUROPE 2020, the EU’s growth strategy for the coming decade, to become a smart, sustainable and inclusive economy.
EPoSS brings together European private and public stakeholders in order to create an enduring basis for structuring initiatives, for co-ordinating and bundling efforts, for setting-up sustainable structures of a European Research Area on Smart Systems Integration. EPoSS embraces all key players, public and private, in the value chain so as to:
- provide a common European approach on Innovative Smart Systems Integration from research to production outlining the key issues for a strategic European innovation process,
- define priorities for common research and innovation in the future,
- formulate commonly agreed road maps for action (updating, assembling and completing existing material and approaches) and provide a strategic R&D agenda, and
- mobilise public and private human, infrastructural and financial resources.
The initiative is of immediate importance in view of defining research and technology priorities for the “Horizon 2020” programme – the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, for raising more critical mass and resources and for coordinating between different initiatives (national, regional, EUREKA, European public funding, and industry).
More information about EPoSS: www.smart-systems-integration.org
Inside Industry Association
INSIDE is the Industry Association and technology platform that strives for a leading position of Europe in Intelligent Digital Systems and their applications.
With over 270 members, from 28 European and associated countries, spanning the entire Electronic Components, Software and Systems value chain, from semiconductors to key application domains, INSIDE fosters collaboration between European industry and academia to secure funding for innovative, competitive, and sustainable solutions.
Aligned with the European Chips Act, INSIDE support for research and innovation strengthens Europe’s hardware and software supply chain, drives technological innovation, and enhances strategic autonomy. Our diverse and multidisciplinary community creates a dynamic network for idea exchange, cross-domain collaboration, and for shaping impactful research and innovation agendas.
INSIDE plays a significant role in strengthening Europe’s position in the global digital market through impactful collaborations and high-profile projects. With a strong track record of success, our members drive technological advancement and innovation, securing Europe’s leadership in intelligent digital systems. Together, we deliver cutting-edge solutions that bolster Europe’s global competitiveness.
