Budget
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EP Access
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accredited persons
Staff
2
1.5 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
IONION’s mission is to “provide secure, high-performance processors”, positioning itself at the forefront of a “silicon revolution”. The company focuses on developing next-generation microprocessors that combine computational performance, energy efficiency, and hardware-level cybersecurity. IONION addresses vulnerabilities that affect critical infrastructures (HPC, Space, Defense, Industrial, and Critical Systems) — going beyond common cybersecurity threats like malware or ransomware. Their designs focus on deep-level protection against hardware trojans, side-channel attacks, firmware vulnerabilities, and supply-chain tampering. IONION aligns with the broader European push for semiconductor independence, aiming to strengthen the continent’s control over secure, high-assurance hardware technologies.
EU Legislative Interests
IONION’s work aligns with key European Union legislative initiatives aimed at strengthening technological sovereignty, cybersecurity, and semiconductor resilience. Its focus directly supports the EU Chips Act, promoting European capacity in advanced processor design and secure semiconductor production. It also addresses objectives of the Cyber Resilience Act and NIS2 Directive, which demand hardware-level security and protection of critical digital infrastructure. Additionally, IONION contributes to the Green Deal’s digital sustainability goals through energy-efficient processor architectures, and to the European Defence Industrial Strategy by enhancing trusted, radiation-hardened and fault-tolerant computing platforms essential for space and defence applications.
Communication Activities
IONION’s communication activities are designed to promote awareness, collaboration, and knowledge transfer around secure and sustainable semiconductor innovation in alignment with EU strategic priorities such as the Chips Act, Cyber Resilience Act, NIS2 Directive, and the European Green Deal. The company actively engages in European technology forums, research clusters, and policy-driven initiatives to showcase how open-source RISC-V architectures can advance Europe’s digital sovereignty. Through participation in events such as European Cyber Week, Embedded World, ESA Space Cybersecurity Workshops, and European Defence Industry Days, IONION presents its latest developments in secure processor design, trusted hardware modules, and low-power computing for critical infrastructures. Public outreach includes publishing technical white papers and thought-leadership articles on hardware security, energy-efficient architectures, and supply-chain transparency — circulated through the IONION website, EU research networks, and industry journals. Targeted campaigns highlight how IONION’s processors meet the performance and compliance requirements set by new EU cybersecurity and resilience frameworks. The company also contributes to academic and industrial conferences, organizing sessions and webinars focused on trusted microelectronics and open hardware innovation, fostering a dialogue with policymakers and research institutions. In alignment with the EU Chips Joint Undertaking, IONION promotes collaboration with European universities and SMEs through workshops and joint pilot projects, emphasizing open innovation and knowledge exchange. The company’s communication strategy extends to social media and digital platforms, amplifying messages on European semiconductor independence, eco-efficient design, and secure digital transformation. By combining technical dissemination with policy engagement, IONION positions itself as a proactive contributor to the EU’s ambition of building a secure, competitive, and sustainable semiconductor ecosystem.
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
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Commissioner Meetings
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