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The “Research Fab Microelectronics Germany” gets off the ground

Press release: 11.04.2017

To reinforce the position of Europe’s semiconductor and electronics industry within global competition, eleven institutes within the Fraunhofer Group for Microelectronics have, together with two institutes within the Leibniz Association, come up with a concept for a cross-location research factory for microelectronics and nanoelectronics. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is providing support with the necessary investment. On April 6, 2017, Research Minister Professor Johanna Wanka handed over the grant approvals – 280 million euros for Fraunhofer and 70 million euros for Leibniz.
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press release of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (only in German)

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  • Group picture after handing over the notice of granting

    Group picture after handing over the notice of granting

    After handing over the notice of granting by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research; v.l.t.r.: Prof. Matthias Kleiner, President of the Leibniz Association, Prof. Bernd Tillack, Director of Leibniz-Institut für innovative Mikroelektronik (IHP), Dr. Reinhard Ploss, Chairman of Infineon AG, Prof. Johanna Wanka, Minister for Education and Research, Prof. Reimund Neugebauer, President of Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Prof. Hubert Lakner, Chairman of Fraunhofer Group for Microelectronics, Prof. Günther Tränkle, Director of Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut fuer Hoechstfrequenztechnik (FBH). © Fraunhofer Mikroelektronik /A. Grützner

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    Logo of “FORSCHUNGSFABRIK MIKROELEKTRONIK DEUTSCHLAND” in clear, black lettering on a white background.
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