On 14 October 2025, INESC MN participated in the POEMS high-level public event “Strategic Dialogue on Semiconductors in Portugal” at Pavilhão do Conhecimento – Centro Ciência Viva in Lisbon.
The forum gathered leading figures from industry, academia, and research to discuss Portugal’s strategic role within the Chips-JU Initiative and the European semiconductor ecosystem.
INESC MN contributed with a stand featuring its demonstrators, highlighting innovation in microfabrication, electronics, and sensor technologies.
This participation underlines INESC MN’s commitment to advancing the national semiconductor strategy and fostering stronger links between research and industry in Europe’s growing chips landscape.

POEMS aims to support education, training, and collaboration across the semiconductor ecosystem, connecting research, industry, and European initiatives.