TU/e launches Casimir Institute for future chips and high-tech systems

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The management team of the Casimir Institute. From left to right: Erwin Kessels, Víctor Sánchez Martín, Aida Todri-Sanial, Bart Smolders, Joost Kok and Olaf van der Sluis. Photo by Bart van Overbeeke.

With this step, TU/e aims to reinforce its ambition to become Europe’s leading chip and high-tech systems university, while also contributing to the technological sovereignty of the continent.

The university launched the research institute during the Future of Chips Event on Tuesday 30 September 2025, with dignitaries including minister Vincent Karremans (Economic Affairs), Eindhoven mayor Jeroen Dijsselbloem, representatives of the European Commission and companies ASML, NXP and TSMC.

The research institute brings together over 700 scientists focusing on semiconductors, quantum technology, photonics, advanced materials, high-tech systems and fundamental research.

Read more in this article and on the Casimir Institute website.

“This integrated approach is unique. It enables researchers from different disciplines to connect more quickly, share insights more easily and collaborate across fields more effectively. This way, we can speed up the process of translating knowledge into economic and societal impact.”

Silvia LenaertsRector Magnificus of TU/e