Investments contribute to the development of world-class semiconductor ecosystem in Europe, covering France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland and Spain.

Yesterday, Intel announced the first stage of its plans to invest up to 80 billion euros to the European Union over the next decade across the entire chain of the cost of semiconductors - from research and development (R & D), to the production of modern packaging technologies.

The announcement includes plans to invest the initial 17 billion euros in the advanced mega-plant for the production of semiconductors in Germany, create a new research and development and development center in France, as well as invest in research and development, production and foundry services in Ireland, Italy, Poland and Spain. With this important investment, Intel plans to submit its most advanced technologies in Europe by creating a European ecosystem of the next generation chips and satisfy the need for a more balanced and fault-tolerant supply chain.

Expansion of advanced production facilities for chips "Made in Europe"

The investment program is concentrated on balancing the global supply chain of semiconductors with a significant expansion of Intel production facilities in Europe. At the initial stage, Intel plans to build the first two in its kind plant for the production of semiconductors in Magdeburg, Germany, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt.

Planning will begin immediately, construction is expected to begin in the first half of 2023, and the launch of production is scheduled for 2027 after the approval of the European Commission. It is expected that new factories will supply chips using the most advanced transistor technologies in the Intel Angstrom era, satisfying the needs of both clients' customers and Intel in Europe and around the world as part of the IDM strategy (manufacturer of integrated devices) 2.0.

Germany, located in the center of Europe and has better personnel, excellent infrastructure and existing suppliers and customer ecosystems, is an ideal place to create a new center - "Silicon Connection" - for advanced production of microcircuits. Intel plans to initially invest 17 billion euros, creating 7,000 jobs in construction during the construction, 3000 permanent jobs in the field of high technologies in Intel and tens of thousands of additional jobs among suppliers and partners. Intel plans to name the new Silicon Junction platform, uniting technology. This Silicon Junction will serve as a link for other innovation centers and production throughout the country and region.

Intel also continues to invest in its expansion project in Lakeslip, Ireland, spending an additional 12 billion euros and doubled production areas in order to bring Intel 4 technological process to Europe and expand foundries. After completing this expansion, the total Intel investment in Ireland will exceed 30 billion euros.

In addition, Intel and Italy began negotiations on the creation of a modern domestic manufacturing complex. With potential investments in the amount of up to 4.5 billion euros, about 1,500 jobs in Intel will be created at this plant, as well as additional 3,500 jobs among suppliers and partners, and its operation will begin in the period from 2025 to 2027. Intel and Italy seek to make this plant first of their views in the EU with new and innovative technologies. This will be a supplement to innovation in the foundry and growth opportunities that Intel plans to use in Italy in connection with the planned acquisition of Tower Semiconductor. Tower works closely with Stmicroelectronics, which has a plant in Agrate Brianz, Italy.

In total, Intel plans to spend more than 33 billion euros on these manufacturing investments. By significantly increasing its production capacity in the EU, Intel will lay the foundation for rapprochement of various links of the production and sales chain of semiconductors and increasing the fault tolerance of the supply chain in Europe.

Strengthening the innovative potential of world-class Europe

Research and development are crucial for the development of the advanced production of semiconductors. Europe is home to world-class universities, research institutes and leading developers and microcircuit suppliers. Support for this innovation cluster additional investments in research and development and binding them to Intel's advanced production plans will expand the circle of innovation in Europe, including to provide small and secondary enterprises (SMEs) the best access to advanced technologies.

Around Plateau de Sakla, France, Intel plans to build its new European research and development center by creating 1,000 new jobs in the field of high technologies in Intel, and by the end of 2024 450 jobs will be created. France will become the European Intel headquarters for high-performance computing (HPC). and the possibility of designing artificial intelligence (AI). Innovation in the field of high-performance computing and artificial intelligence benefits a wide range of industries, including automotive, agriculture, climate, drug development, energy, genomics, life and security science, which will significantly improve the life of every European.

In addition, Intel plans to create its main European foundry design center in France, offering design services and related services to French, European and international sectoral partners and customers.

In Gdansk, Poland, Intel increases the area of ​​its laboratory by 50%, paying special attention to developing solutions in the field of deep neural networks, audio, graphs, data centers and cloud computing. Expansion is expected to be completed in 2023.

These investments will further strengthen Intel's long-standing relationship with European research institutes throughout the continent, including IMEC in Belgium, Delft Technical University in the Netherlands, CEA-LETI in France and Fraunhofer Institutes in Germany. Intel also develops interesting partnerships in Italy with Leonardo, Infn and Cineca to explore advanced new solutions in the field of high-performance computing, memory, software programming models, safety and cloud computing.

Over the past decade in Spain, the Supercomputer Center of Barcelona and Intel collaborated in the area of ​​exfopopus architecture. Now they are developing the Architecture of the Zettamastea for the next decade. The supercomputer center and Intel plan to create joint laboratories in Barcelona for the development of computing technology.

Positive side effects in the EU

Ambitious European Intel Investment Plans will have a positive impact on the industry and Member States. Building production facilities and R & D capabilities on a scale will create a beneficial cycle of innovation.

Intel is present in Europe for more than 30 years, and currently employs about 10,000 people throughout the EU. Over the past two years, Intel has spent more than 10 billion euros on European suppliers. Since Intel is working on global silicon supply balancing, it is expected that by 2026 these expenses will increase almost twice.

Intel's investment plans will speed up the development of advanced design capabilities of microcircuits, will raise the European industry suppliers of materials and equipment, and will also serve an extensive customer base in various industries in Europe. In addition, investments will become a magnet for thousands of additional engineers and technical workers, expanding the circle of innovators, entrepreneurs and seams that will promote a digital and green future of Europe.

Support for the green transition of Europe

A modern European semiconductor ecosystem will support the transition to "green" technologies and will help implement a European green deal. More efficient chips can reduce the power consumption of the next generation of digital equipment, while ensuring solutions for high-performance computing and artificial intelligence. In 2020, Intel outlined its RISE strategy to 2030 and the goal of corporate responsibility to speed up the integration of responsible, inclusive and sustainable practices during the decade. In accordance with the EU climate goals, Intel is on the way to achieving its sustainable development goals by 2030, including the achievement of pure positive use of water by preserving, reuse and regenerate water, as well as financing local water projects that restore more fresh water. What she consumes. In addition, Intel will provide its global production operations 100% renewable energy and achieve a complete lack of waste in landfills.