In recent years, the Czech government has taken important steps to strengthen its position in the European and global semiconductor value chain. The adoption of the National Semiconductor Strategy in 2024 set clear priorities: developing expertise in power electronics, integrated circuit design, and high-tech equipment production. These are areas where Czech industry and research institutions already hold significant potential.

The OECD emphasizes that building such innovation capacity is crucial for raising productivity and creating higher-value jobs. Czechia is following this path by investing in infrastructure and research networks. A National Competence Centre for Semiconductors is being established with strong participation from leading universities such as the Czech Technical University in Prague and Brno University of Technology, as well as industry players like onsemi and Codasip.

Another important initiative is the Czech National Semiconductor Cluster (CNSC), which fosters collaboration across academia, businesses, and government. Its aim is to integrate Czech capabilities into the EU’s broader “Chips for Europe” framework, enhancing both technological development and supply chain resilience.

These steps align closely with OECD recommendations: to boost R&D investment, expand skills development, and support entrepreneurial dynamism. For Czechia, success in semiconductors is not only about strengthening industrial capacity, but also about securing its place in the future of Europe’s digital economy.

With the right mix of policy support, research excellence, and international cooperation, the Czech Republic is positioning itself as a rising hub in Europe’s semiconductor landscape—one that contributes both to domestic growth and to global supply chain security.

As the Czech Republic strengthens its role within Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem, there are significant opportunities to build strategic partnerships with India, a country that is also making rapid strides in this critical industry. India’s Semicon India Program and production-linked incentives are driving large-scale investment in chip design, fabrication, and advanced packaging. Czechia, on the other hand, offers specialized know-how, research capacity, and a strong academic–industrial network that complements India’s ambitions.

Source: OECD Report

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