OpenChip develops European AI chip and moves into Belgium
Briefly

OpenChip is making strides to develop an alternative chip for AI companies currently dependent on foreign chips, particularly from the US and China. With a new branch in Ghent focused on software development, OpenChip is expanding rapidly. Although its chip isn't ready yet, there's optimism associated with significant European investment, including support from an €8.1 billion European Commission initiative. OpenChip's ambitions highlight a commitment to becoming a global player amidst fierce competition from international developments.
OpenChip is on track to develop a chip by early 2027, aiming to establish a European alternative for AI companies currently reliant on foreign semiconductors.
We have the ambition to become a world player. The race is not over yet. The recent developments of the Chinese DeepSeek show that substantial catch-up is possible.
The investments in OpenChip are supported by the European Commission's IPCEI ME/CT initiative, which allocated €8.1 billion for microelectronics and tech projects.
In Ghent, we are already starting to develop AI software necessary for when the OpenChip chip arrives, signaling proactive development.
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