The state will prioritize microchip design, testing, and packaging
Ukraine does not currently plan to build a full-cycle microchip production facility due to the project's complexity and high capital requirements. Instead of establishing its own manufacturing capacity, the Ministry of Digital Transformation will focus on developing microelectronics design and software for chip development. This was reported by Delo.ua citing dou, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
The ministry notes that building a full-scale chip production enterprise requires significant investment, specialized equipment, and a large pool of highly qualified specialists. Instead, the state intends to integrate into global technology supply chains by targeting niches where competitive potential already exists.
Priority areas in microelectronics
Key areas for development include chip design, software creation for circuit design, as well as the testing and packaging of finished products. This implies that while the physical silicon wafers may be manufactured at foreign facilities, the development and preparation stages will be handled by Ukrainian companies.
Particular attention will be paid to components for the defense sector, specifically for drones, communication equipment, and electronic warfare systems. The ministry intends to create favorable market conditions for companies rather than issuing direct state procurement orders for such products.
Legislative initiatives in the sector
A framework bill has been developed to regulate the market and stimulate the industry, designed as a Ukrainian counterpart to the European CHIPS Act. The document aims to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains and attract investment into the Ukrainian technology sector.
Parliamentary registration of this bill is scheduled for the end of 2026. Previously, the digital development strategy explored the possibility of launching 180–130 nm node microchip production, with an estimated construction cost of up to $1 billion.
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