Talent & Training Support

Developing strong skills and attracting the right people are key for long-term success in the semiconductor field. FiCCC aids startups and SMEs build competencies and find the talent they need by linking them to tailored training, targeted skill-building, and promotion opportunities.

Job promotion for finding talent in IC design

FiCCC assists companies in promoting open IC-related positions through its national and EU-level networks. The service helps identify and attract skilled candidates from academia, RTOs, and industry, including the facilitation of internships or secondments from research programs or co-funded initiatives.

What do we want to achieve together?

Increased visibility of job openings among relevant talent pools

Matched candidates based on technical profile and experience

Internships or fixed-term placements supported by public programs (Chips JU, national talent initiatives)

Connections to graduating students from chip design programs in Finland

Access to competency development to build in-house capabilities in IC design

This service supports companies – particularly those new to IC development – in upgrading the skills of their existing technical teams. FiCCC helps identify suitable training programs, university micro-credentials, or third-party bootcamps in areas such as EDA tool usage, digital RTL design, analog/RF design, or packaging technologies. The service can also support grant preparation for training-related funding.

What do we want to achieve together?

Tailored training plans based on company goals and gaps
Enrolment into relevant IC design training programs in Finland or Europe
Co-creation of upskilling pathways together with academic partners (TAU, AALTO, University of Oulu)
Application support for Business Finland or EU training grants

How we do it?

Initial skills gap assessment meeting with company representatives
Scouting and filtering of training providers or candidate pools
Coordination with educational institutions or public talent programs
Referral or matchmaking to training platforms, talent pipelines, or secondment programs