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Netherlands Invests €153M in Photonic Chips Amid Global Race

6/11/2025

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The Netherlands is pouring 153 million euros into photonic chips, a vital component for AI, 6G, and medical diagnostics, aiming to bolster its tech independence and economic growth. Simultaneously, China's CHIPX institute ramps up production of these chips, strengthening its semiconductor and quantum computing sectors despite US export restrictions. Both moves underscore the critical role of photonic technology in global innovation.

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The Netherlands is pouring 153 million euros into photonic chips, a vital component for AI, 6G, and medical diagnostics, aiming to bolster its tech independence and economic growth. Simultaneously, China's CHIPX institute ramps up production of these chips, strengthening its semiconductor and quantum computing sectors despite US export restrictions. Both moves underscore the critical role of photonic technology in global innovation.