Commission approves EUR 227 million Austrian aid for new wafer facility
Today, the European Commission has approved a EUR 227 million Austrian measure under EU State aid rules to support ams Osram in constructing an advanced wafer manufacturing facility in Premstätten. This state-of-the-art plant, expected to be fully operational by 2030, will be the first in Europe to integrate Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductors (“CMOS”) technology with innovative Through Silicon Via (‘TSV’) techniques and optical filters to produce Grade 0 automotive qualified products. In addition to bolstering ams Osram’s EUR 1.4 billion investment, the facility will be partially open to other semiconductor companies, thereby aiming to strengthen Europe’s semiconductor value chain and reducing reliance on external suppliers. The project is set out in line with the objectives of the European Chips Act and is deemed to enhance Europe’s security of supply, resilience, and technological autonomy. Under the measure, ams Osram has committed to ensuring broader positive impacts on the EU semiconductor ecosystem, prioritizing orders in the event of supply shortages, and investing in education and skills training to expand the pool of qualified workers. This approval builds on similar initiatives in Italy, France, and Germany, reinforcing a comprehensive strategy to foster an integrated and resilient semiconductor manufacturing network in Europe.
The non-confidential version of today’s decision will be made available under the case number SA.113428 in the State aid register.
For more information, see the Commission’s PR.