Editorial: La Vanguardia

• The Institut de Ciències Fotòniques (ICFO) will lead a project promoted by the European Commission to develop the creation of photonic chips, considered the next technological revolution.
• This project can strengthen Europe's technological sovereignty and industrial competitiveness, in a market dominated by Asia in the production of conventional electronic chips.
• Photonic chips can multiply data transmission speed by up to 300, and reduce energy costs, with applications in medicine, automotive industry, smart telephony, and aerospace industry.
• The project will have financing of 380 million euros, with the European Commission contributing half and the other half from the EU countries participating in the research and production process.
• The ICFO, located in Barcelona, is recognized for its trajectory and notable position in the European scientific sphere.

Conclusion: This project represents a significant boost to Europe's technological sovereignty and industrial competitiveness, especially for Spain and Barcelona, headquarters of the ICFO, and is expected to contribute to the development of the communications and electronics industry.

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