JSR MICRO NV

Their core work

JSR Micro NV is a Belgium-based semiconductor materials company specializing in photoresists, coatings, and advanced materials used in chip manufacturing and lithography processes. Based in Leuven — Europe's semiconductor hub near IMEC — they supply critical process chemicals and materials that enable the fabrication of increasingly smaller and more complex semiconductor nodes. Their H2020 participation spans from nanomaterial inks to 2nm node process integration, consistently contributing materials expertise to Europe's semiconductor pilot lines and advanced packaging initiatives.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

JSR Micro's early H2020 work (2015-2017) focused broadly on nanomaterials for printing and even a transport-sector project (ORCA), suggesting initial exploration of EU collaboration opportunities. From 2018 onward, their participation sharpened decisively toward semiconductor manufacturing — progressing from 3nm node processes (TAPES3) through SiC pilot lines (REACTION) and advanced packaging (APPLAUSE) to the most ambitious 2nm node integration (ID2PPAC). This trajectory mirrors the European semiconductor industry's push toward sub-3nm manufacturing sovereignty.

JSR Micro is tracking directly toward next-generation semiconductor node manufacturing (2nm and beyond), making them a key materials partner for any European chipmaking initiative.

How they like to work

JSR Micro operates exclusively as a participant, never as coordinator — consistent with a materials supplier contributing specialized inputs to large R&D consortia led by research institutes or foundries. With 128 unique partners across 23 countries from just 6 projects, they work in very large consortia (averaging 20+ partners per project), typical of semiconductor pilot line programs. This makes them an experienced, low-friction consortium partner who understands their role in complex multi-party projects.

Despite only 6 projects, JSR Micro has built an extensive network of 128 partners across 23 countries, reflecting the large-scale nature of European semiconductor consortia. Their network likely spans major European chip research hubs including IMEC (Belgium), CEA-Leti (France), and Fraunhofer (Germany).

What sets them apart

JSR Micro occupies a critical niche as a semiconductor materials and photoresist supplier embedded in Europe's most advanced chip manufacturing R&D programs. Their Leuven location places them at the epicenter of European semiconductor research, with direct access to IMEC and the broader Belgian microelectronics ecosystem. For consortium builders, they bring industrial-grade materials expertise that bridges the gap between laboratory processes and pilot-line-ready manufacturing.

Highlights from their portfolio

• ID2PPAC
  Targets the 2nm semiconductor node — the most advanced chip manufacturing goal in their portfolio, representing the frontier of European semiconductor ambition.
• REACTION
  Europe's first 8-inch silicon carbide pilot line, addressing the growing demand for SiC power electronics in automotive and energy applications.
• APPLAUSE
  Bridges semiconductor materials into photonics and sensor packaging — showing JSR's reach beyond traditional chip lithography into heterogeneous integration.