Brno’s rising profile in the semiconductor world just made international headlines. Following the official launch of the Czech Semiconductor Centre (CSC), global news outlets have spotlighted this bold step towards Europe’s technological sovereignty — marking a milestone not only for the Czech Republic, but for the entire European chip ecosystem.
On April 7, the launch of the CSC was officially announced, and the news rapidly gained traction in top-tier media across the globe. The press release was featured in high-profile outlets including Yahoo! Finance, Bloomberg, MarketWatch, AP News, or Morningstar — platforms with combined monthly audiences of tens of millions. These are among the most trusted and most read sources for investors, tech professionals, and industry leaders worldwide.
Such wide visibility validates the Centre’s international relevance and underscores growing global interest in what the Czech Republic has to offer.
Why the Czech Semiconductor Centre Matters
The CSC is not just another research hub. As a national competence centre under the EU Chips Act, it is designed to:
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Support fabless companies with mentoring, design tools, and small-batch production,
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Leverage Czech deep expertise in RISC-V design, EDA tools, and electron microscopy,
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Serve as a contact point for international partners and investors, and
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Integrate into the European network of semiconductor competence centres.
“Our goal is to make the Czech Republic a significant partner in the European and global semiconductor value chain,” said Karel Masarik, CSC Director in press release.
Brno is no newcomer to high-tech leadership. It is home to Codasip, a global pioneer in RISC-V processor core design, and nearby is onsemi, whose Czech team holds more than 300 semiconductor patents. One-third of the world’s electron microscopes are made in Brno — an essential technology for chip development and quality control. With this foundation, the CSC is ideally positioned to anchor innovation at the heart of Europe.
“This concentration of electron microscopy expertise strengthens a strategic advantage for Europe’s semiconductor ambitions,” added Petr Strelec from Thermo Fisher Scientific.
From Local Excellence to European Leadership
With its integration into the European Semiconductor Regions Alliance and support from the European Chips Act, the CSC will not only boost SMEs but also reinforce Europe’s broader ambition to regain sovereignty over chip production.
The global attention garnered by this launch demonstrates that Europe — and especially the Czech Republic — is taking the right steps to ensure resilience, innovation, and leadership in one of the world’s most critical industries.
Sample of media outputs from the world:
Czech Semiconductor Centre Launches in Brno, Strengthening Europe’s Chip Autonomy | finanzen.net
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Czech Semiconductor Centre Launches in Brno, Strengthening Europe’s Chip Autonomy