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Ukraine does not currently plan to build a factory with a full production cycle for microchips. In the first stage, the Ministry of Digital Transformation will focus on developing specific areas of microelectronics — chip design, software for their design, testing, and packaging.
This was reported by Dilo from
a report by dou.
According to her, creating a full-cycle chip production in
Ukraine is currently too complex and capital-intensive a task. For this,
modern technologies, specialized equipment, significant investments, and a sufficient
number of qualified specialists are required.
Therefore, in the first stage the state plans to develop those directions
where Ukraine already has the potential to be competitive and to integrate into European and
global technology chains.
Among the Ministry’s priority areas are microelectronics design,
creating software for designing
microchips, testing finished chips, and their packaging.
This means that the crystals themselves may be manufactured at
foreign fabs, while part of the development, verification, and preparation
of components for use will be carried out in Ukraine.
A separate direction is components for drones, communication equipment,
electronic warfare systems, and other military hardware.
At the same time, the Ministry will not form a state procurement order for such
components. The agency’s task is to create conditions under which Ukrainian companies
can develop the necessary products and bring them to market.
Ukraine is preparing an equivalent to the European CHIPS Act
The Ministry has also developed a framework draft law for the development of
microelectronics production in Ukraine. The document is connected with
European integration obligations and is meant to become the Ukrainian counterpart to the
European CHIPS Act.
Its goal is to create market rules, stimulate
the production of microelectronics and components within the country, reduce
dependence on external supply chains, and attract investment.
The draft law is planned to be prepared and registered by the end of
2026 year.
Earlier, the strategy for digital development and innovation mentioned the
possibility of creating capacities in Ukraine for chip production according to
technological standards of 180–130 nm. One option provided for licensing
an existing technology, and building such a fab was estimated at up to $1 billion.
Recall that as early as May of 2025, Ukraine
planned to establish its own microchip production by 2035. At that time,
the Ministry of Digital Transformation announced the development of a comprehensive industry strategy, the search for international
partners and investors to launch national production.
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