New SEMI Europe partnership targets semiconductor expansion in Poland

SEMI Europe has signed a two-year agreement with the Polish-Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce to boost semiconductor development in Poland, signaling growing momentum for Europe’s chip ambitions. The partnership comes as global players continue to diversify supply chains and invest in new regional hubs.

For eeNews Europe readers, the move highlights how Central and Eastern Europe are becoming increasingly relevant in the semiconductor value chain, particularly as the industry balances resilience, sustainability and geopolitical shifts.

Strengthening Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in Sopot, establishes a framework for collaboration aimed at accelerating industry expansion while supporting the sector’s green transition. The agreement focuses on strengthening economic ties between Poland and Taiwan-linked business networks, while reinforcing Europe’s broader semiconductor ecosystem.

“This partnership marks an important milestone in deepening economic collaboration and creating new opportunities for businesses across Europe,” said Laith Altimime, President of SEMI Europe. “By combining our expertise and resources, we aim to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and deliver meaningful value to our members.”

Key cooperation areas include knowledge exchange, joint events and delegations, and coordinated promotion of initiatives. The partners will also work together on policy recommendations and analytical resources to support decision-making across industry and government stakeholders.

Poland positions itself for chip investment

The agreement reflects Poland’s ambition to position itself as a competitive destination for semiconductor investment, leveraging its growing technology base and strategic location within the EU.

“Our partnership with SEMI Europe, an organisation representing more than 3,000 global members, has significant potential to accelerate industry growth and attract new semiconductor investments to Poland,” said Agnieszka Sygitowicz, President of the Polish-Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce. “It reflects our shared commitment to positioning Poland as an attractive destination for advanced technology development.”

She added: “Today’s agreement symbolizes our mutual trust and the strong foundation on which we intend to build even deeper cooperation. We look forward to working closely together to advance shared ambitions and promote long-term economic prosperity.”

Beyond semiconductors, the Polish-Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce is also active in emerging technology areas such as autonomous vehicles and energy transformation — both closely linked to future chip demand.

As Europe continues to scale its semiconductor capabilities under initiatives like the EU Chips Act, partnerships like this underline the importance of cross-border collaboration in building a resilient and competitive supply chain.