ICT Integrated Circuit Testing GmbH

Their core work

ICT Integrated Circuit Testing is a German company specializing in semiconductor metrology and inspection — the measurement and quality verification steps that ensure chips are manufactured correctly at advanced process nodes. They contribute testing and measurement expertise to large European electronics manufacturing initiatives, particularly around sub-10nm semiconductor technologies. Their work spans from wafer-level process control to digitized inspection platforms that integrate AI and cyber-physical systems for smart factory environments.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Their early H2020 work (2015-2019) focused squarely on pushing semiconductor process nodes smaller — first 7nm with SeNaTe, then 5nm with TAKEMI5. Their most recent and largest project, MADEin4, marks a clear pivot toward digitized metrology: integrating AI, cyber-physical systems, and edge computing into inspection workflows for Industry 4.0 manufacturing. The shift suggests a move from pure measurement science toward smart, data-driven quality control platforms.

They are moving from hardware-centric measurement toward intelligent, software-integrated inspection platforms — making them increasingly relevant for digital manufacturing and smart factory initiatives.

How they like to work

ICT always participates as a specialist contributor within large ECSEL-type consortia (93 unique partners across just 3 projects). They do not lead projects but bring deep domain expertise in testing and metrology to major European semiconductor initiatives. Their consistent role as a trusted participant in flagship electronics programs suggests they are a reliable, low-friction partner valued for focused technical contributions rather than project management.

Extensive network of 93 unique partners across 13 countries, built through participation in large-scale ECSEL Joint Undertaking programs that bring together Europe's semiconductor ecosystem — foundries, equipment makers, research institutes, and end users.

What sets them apart

ICT occupies a narrow but critical niche: they are the measurement and testing specialists that semiconductor manufacturers depend on to verify process quality at the most advanced nodes. While many companies contribute to chip design or fabrication, ICT focuses specifically on whether the chips are actually built correctly — a capability that becomes more valuable as nodes shrink and tolerances tighten. Their recent pivot to AI-integrated metrology positions them at the intersection of traditional semiconductor expertise and Industry 4.0 digitization.

Highlights from their portfolio

• MADEin4
  Their largest funded project (€1.06M) and a strategic pivot — combining metrology with AI, cyber-physical systems, and Industry 4.0 concepts for the European electronics sector.
• SeNaTe
  Participation in Europe's flagship 7nm technology program demonstrates their role in the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing push of that era.
• TAKEMI5
  Bridged the gap between their 7nm and Industry 4.0 work, focusing on 5nm module integration enablers including process equipment and materials.