Building a more inclusive future for Europe’s microelectronics sector

The European Chips Diversity Alliance (ECDA) is a Europe-wide initiative working to make the microelectronics sector more inclusive, equitable, and future-ready. We bring together academia, industry, and other key stakeholders to reduce barriers to participation and unlock the potential of underrepresented talent.

ECDA partners and collaborators

Our community

Meet the ECDA community

ECDA brings together partners from across Europe who are committed to strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion in the microelectronics sector. By connecting academia, industry, and wider stakeholders, the alliance is building practical pathways toward a more inclusive and future-ready ecosystem.

Why ECDA matters

Europe’s microelectronics sector faces a dual challenge: growing demand for talent and persistent barriers that limit who can participate and thrive. ECDA was created to help address these challenges by embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into the future of the sector.

Our work is grounded in the belief that a stronger, more competitive European chips ecosystem depends on opening opportunities more widely and building systems that support a broader range of people, perspectives, and career pathways.

Our objectives

Formalise the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Council under the Pact for Skills.
Develop an innovative methodology to assess the landscape of DEI in the EU chips sector.
Monitor progress for trends and dynamics.
Pinpoint challenges and opportunities and define policy recommendations and actionable measures.
Enable academia and industry to enhance DEI in the microelectronics sector.
Develop innovative training that is directly linked to European Union standards.
Develop tools to implement DEI in education, training and industry.
Implement innovative engagement programmes between academia and industry.

What makes ECDA different

Mission-driven

Built around a shared commitment to inclusion and opportunity.

Collaborative

Unites partners across industry, education, and policy.

Action-oriented

Focused on practical initiatives and real change.

Evidence-based

Grounded in research and insights to drive impact.

Get involved

ECDA is building a stronger and more inclusive future for Europe’s microelectronics sector through collaboration, research, training, and engagement. Whether you are a student, educator, industry professional, or policymaker, you can play a role in shaping a more inclusive chips ecosystem.

Project details

ECDA is a European initiative funded by the Erasmus+ programme, with a total budget of €1.5 million, running from 2024 to 2027. The alliance brings together 11 partners from across industry, academia, and training organisations, working collectively to strengthen inclusion in Europe’s microelectronics sector.