For the 5th consecutive year, the Emerging Tech Forum of HETiA – Hellenic Emerging Technologies Industry Association confirmed its emblematic character as the central reference point for strategic dialogue on chips, microelectronics, emerging technologies, and their applications in Greece and internationally.
The 5th Emerging Tech Forum, held on 11 December 2025 at the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens, highlighted the role of chips as a core technological pillar for the competitiveness, resilience, and strategic autonomy of Greece and Europe, bringing together representatives from public authorities, European institutions, industry, research, and the investment community.
Morning institutional meeting and Memorandum of Cooperation with the Ministry of Development
In the context of the Forum, an internal morning institutional meeting preceded the main event, bringing together HETiA, representatives of the Hellenic Government, and European institutions, focusing on the strategic coordination of policies and actions for the development of the Greek microchips and microelectronics ecosystem.
The discussion addressed the national strategy for microchips, alignment with the European priorities of the EU Chips Act, and the establishment of stable and effective mechanisms for cooperation between public authorities, industry, and the research community. Particular emphasis was placed on the transition from strategic planning to coordinated and measurable implementation actions with tangible ecosystem impact.
Within this framework, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between HETiA and the Ministry of Development, institutionalizing collaboration to strengthen innovation, industrial development, and the international presence of Greece in the fields of microchips, microelectronics, and deep tech technologies. The Memorandum constitutes a significant institutional milestone, reaffirming HETiA’s role as a reliable interlocutor of the State and a bridge to the broader ecosystem.
The Forum within the framework of the Hellenic Chips Competence Centre (HCCC)
This year’s edition of the Forum was implemented within the framework of the Hellenic Chips Competence Centre (HCCC) project, highlighting its role as a key pillar of the National Strategy for Microchips and Greece’s alignment with European semiconductor (chips) policies under the EU Chips Act.
Thematic sessions of the Forum
National Strategy for Microchips: State and Next steps
The opening thematic session highlighted progress in the implementation of the National Strategy for Microchips, its alignment with the EU Chips Act, and the role of the HCCC as a catalyst for policy coordination, industry engagement, and research integration.
The Greek chips and semiconductors ecosystem in numbers
A data-driven quantitative overview of the Greek ecosystem was presented, highlighting research capabilities, business activity, and the country’s development potential.
Opportunities and challenges for European semiconductors
The discussion focused on Europe’s position in the global chips value chain, with emphasis on design, innovation, investments, and international competitiveness.
Battlefield and Resilience Technologies
The role of advanced technologies and microelectronic systems as dual-use solutions for strengthening national security and industrial resilience was examined.
The Power Grid of Tomorrow: AI, Tech, and the Intelligent Energy Transition
Applications of microelectronics and artificial intelligence in intelligent energy grids, energy efficiency, and digital infrastructures were presented.
Building the Future of Space Tech
The growing role of Greece in space technologies and downstream applications was discussed, in combination with high-reliability microelectronic systems.
Greece’s space program: ICEYE case study
Greece’s participation in advanced satellite applications was presented, highlighting the convergence of innovation, investment readiness, and international presence.
Greece’s Entrepreneurial Deep Tech Momentum
Mechanisms for supporting, financing, and scaling deep tech companies were discussed, with emphasis on bridging research and market deployment.
Investing in EU Semiconductors and Systems
The session focused on investment perspectives in chips and complex systems, as well as challenges related to scaling from technology to production.
ASML: Software Innovations in Chips Fabrication Photolithography
Advances in software supporting lithography and chips manufacturing were presented, underlining the critical role of software in the chips industry.
Quantum Computing: How to
The discussion addressed technological developments and early applications of quantum computing.
The Cyber Frontier: Building Resilient Systems in an Age of Accelerating Technology
Challenges related to protecting critical infrastructures in an era of accelerated technological change were analyzed.
The Human Factor of Deep Tech
The importance of skills, leadership, and organizational maturity for the sustainable growth of microelectronics and emerging technologies ecosystems was highlighted.
20 Years of HETiA – Parallel anniversary event
As part of the overall program, an anniversary event marking 20 years of HETiA was held as a parallel activity of the 5th Emerging Tech Forum.
The session highlighted the Association’s long-standing trajectory and its contribution to the shaping and maturation of the Greek chips, microelectronics, and emerging technologies ecosystem, independently of the implementation framework of the Hellenic Chips Competence Centre (HCCC) and the EU Chips Act.
Closing the Forum, the President of HETiA underlined that the Emerging Tech Forum has now been established as a mature and institutionalized mechanism for dialogue and convergence, actively contributing to the positioning of Greece within the European and international technology ecosystem.
The event concluded with a networking reception, further strengthening collaboration among industry, academia, public authorities, and investors.
About the Emerging Tech Forum
The Emerging Tech Forum is the annual flagship event of HETiA, aiming to highlight emerging technologies, microelectronics applications, and Greece’s strategic opportunities within the international technology ecosystem.
About HETiA
HETiA is the alliance of highly innovative industrial and academic performers, promoting digital technology proliferation and entrepreneurship in emerging technology domains. HETiA is the evolution of the Hellenic Semiconductor Industry Association that was launched in 2005.
Funding acknowledgement
This year’s edition of the 5th Emerging Tech Forum was implemented within the framework of the Hellenic Chips Competence Centre (HCCC) project, which is supported by Chips JU and its members, and is co-funded by European Union and the Greek Government via the “Competitiveness” Programme.
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HCCC project is supported by Chips JU and its members, and is co-funded by European Union and the Greek Government via the “Competitiveness” Programme.
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