A sovereign European chip industry.
InGaGe's first technology rollout — using only the volumes already available within the consortium — would dramatically reduce Europe's dependence on imported semiconductor raw materials.
From bauxite residue and crude-Ga waste at METLEN's Greek alumina refinery.
From optical cables and LEDs collected through EMR's European recycling network.
From multi-metal alloys already produced at HYDROMETAL's Belgian recycling plant.
From copper-processing by-products co-recovered with bismuth as a value-added side stream.
From GaAs wafer recycling waste — closing a hazardous-waste loop within the EU.
Scientific
New knowledge in hydrometallurgy, plasma refining and green wafer manufacturing — published open-access.
Economic
20 – 30% lower production costs, three industrial business cases with strong ROI, and at least five exploitable results ready for scaling.
Societal
Reduced emissions, fewer mining liabilities, secured European supply, and stronger public trust through transparency and circularity.