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The Workstream addresses several critical challenges within the semiconductor industry and broader technological landscape. It focuses on the need for efficient power electronics essential for applications such as renewable energy systems, electrified mobility, smart grids, and data centers, tackling issues related to high blocking voltages, low power dissipation, and high switching frequencies. The Workstream focuses on microelectronic systems that manage energy flows, display or visualize information, move or adjust elements, heat, cool, or drive other electronic systems. It also emphasizes designing, manufacturing, and integrating components, modules, and intelligent systems for final actuation from analog, raw, and processed digital data, ensuring device performance, lifetime, safety, and security.

The initiative aims to secure critical materials and advanced manufacturing equipment, ensuring a resilient semiconductor supply chain in Europe. This involves developing and deploying cutting-edge semiconductors that surpass current state-of-the-art technologies in terms of sustainability, efficiency, and performance.

The initiative aims to bolster Europe's technological and industrial leadership in the semiconductor sector, securing the supply chains essential for economic stability and strategic autonomy. The WS also fosters innovation and collaboration among industry leaders, research institutions, and government bodies.

By developing innovative materials, processes, and technologies, it seeks to push the boundaries of energy efficiency and performance, enhancing Europe's technological sovereignty and industrial leadership.

Expected impact

The expected impacts of the Workstream Act are multifaceted. Technologically, it aims to introduce groundbreaking semiconductor materials and manufacturing equipment, leading to innovative electronic devices with higher energy efficiency and performance. Economically, the initiative is projected to strengthen Europe's semiconductor industry by boosting public and private investments, enhancing the manufacturing footprint, and increasing resilience against market failures. Environmentally, it contributes to the green transition by developing technologies that reduce overall energy consumption.

Additionally, it supports the EU's digital transformation goals, thus aiding in achieving the EU's climate and sustainability targets while promoting digital innovation and infrastructure development. Societally, the initiative is expected to generate significant positive spill-overs, including job creation, fostering collaborations across the industry, and advancing Europe's digital and green ambitions.