The greatest obstacle for growth for the companies in the ChipTech Twente cluster and beyond is a lack of talent. In order to increase the European market share to 20%, education and training of talent are crucial. The field of microelectronics and chip design requires very specific knowledge. We need to attract more national and European students to this industry. We will also need to attract talent from outside Europe, but we must ensure that the knowledge and skills they acquire here remains in the European ecosystem.
ChipTech Twente is keeping talent in Twente
Twente is a leading region in high-tech and supply chain industries. It is home to many specialist companies that supply major international players such as ASML. To maintain this position, demand for technical talent is set to grow significantly in the coming years. Within Twente, there are several initiatives aimed at attracting and retaining talent.
