Malaga - Innovation - Semiconductors

Nucleo, the hub where microelectronics, photonics and quantum take shape.

The first incubator specialized in semiconductors in Malaga, linked to the arrival of imec. A space to train talent, incubate companies and build the hardware of the future.

Linked to imec 20 incubation spaces Operational in 2026

Why Nucleo

Linked to the arrival of imec, world-leading microelectronics center.
Located at Promalaga Coworking, Malaga TechPark.
Specialized pre-incubation, incubation and acceleration programs.
Connection with European initiatives, pilot lines and PERTE Chip.

About Nucleo

The hub that places Malaga in the premier league of microelectronics.

Nucleo is an initiative of Malaga City Council, driven by Promalaga, which reinforces the city's role as one of the main technological innovation hubs in Europe. Conceived as Malaga's semiconductor innovation hub, Nucleo expands and specializes the local ecosystem in a strategic area for industrial and digital development. Following the model of the National Digital Content Hub, it offers training, incubation, acceleration and specialized investment in microelectronics, photonics and in the future, quantum. This project strengthens Malaga's role as a benchmark technology hub in Europe, enhancing its ability to attract talent, companies and high-value investment.

Linked to the arrival of imec, with key physical proximity to the ecosystem.
Aligned with PERTE Chip and European pilot lines.
Training for young people from Malaga in semiconductor development.
Meta Living Lab to test, validate and scale real technological solutions.

Nucleo integrated circuit pattern - Visual identity of Malaga's semiconductor hub

Infrastructure

1,500 m2 in the heart of Malaga TechPark.

Located in the Promalaga Coworking building on Severo Ochoa street, next to the future imec. Incubation, training, coworking and experimentation spaces for semiconductors, photonics and quantum.

Specialized incubation

Dedicated spaces for sector companies with access to advanced services. Companies are already interested in participating.

Meta Living Lab

Collaborative environment where researchers, universities, startups and companies can test, validate and scale real solutions.

Proximity to imec

Strategic location next to the future imec center, key to generating ecosystem and synergies.

Programs and services

Pre-incubation, incubation and acceleration of projects.

Talent training

Programs to train young people from Malaga in semiconductor development and facilitate their employment in the industry.

Incubation and acceleration

Complete methodology: pre-incubation, incubation and acceleration for microelectronics, photonics and quantum companies.

European platforms

Access point to European design platforms, pilot lines and strategic programs like PERTE Chip.

Knowledge transfer

Researchers, universities, startups and companies collaborating in the Meta Living Lab to scale real solutions.

Startup types

Projects we're looking for in the pre-incubation program

Core technology and services

Advanced devices: materials, transistors, chiplets, photonics, quantum, packaging.
SW for HW: AI/ML-driven EDA, heterogeneous systems verification.
Design houses: IP development for SoC, ASIC and FPGA.
RISC-V based systems
Simulation and digital twins
Testing and reliability: automated characterization, defect detection.

Application-oriented startups

MedTech and Bioelectronics: wearables, implantables, diagnostics.
Automotive and mobility: power electronics, LiDAR, autonomous driving HW.
IoT and Smart Cities: Edge computing devices, low-power sensors.
AI / Edge computing: specialized accelerators, HW-SW stacks.
Agrotech: sensors, IoT systems, robotics.
Industry 4.0: sensors, IoT systems, traceability.

Adjacent Deep-tech domains

Photonics and Optoelectronics: projects in LiDAR, optical interconnects or quantum photonics.
Advanced materials: new coatings, compounds or functional materials.
Energy storage: solid-state batteries, supercapacitors linked to electronics.

Ecosystem enablers

Talent Development: EdTech focused on VLSI, embedded systems, FPGA prototyping.
Green Tech and sustainability: water recycling, energy efficiency for fabs and labs.
Prototyping services: PCB/ASIC design, MPW services management, MEMS.
AI / Analytics services: data pipelines, performance optimization.
Security and trust: HW-based cybersecurity, secure enclaves, cryptography.

Impact

Numbers that define the future of microelectronics in Malaga.

m2 in Promalaga Coworking dedicated to semiconductors.

incubation spaces for sector companies.

direct jobs expected with the arrival of imec.

Roadmap

Path to 2026

2025 Development of visual identity and partnerships to attract first entrepreneurs.
2025 EOI acceleration program in collaboration with Promalaga.
Feb 2026 Analog Electronics and PCB Design Fundamentals Course (168h, blended).
2026 Opening of Nucleo with 20 operational incubation spaces.
2026+ Arrival of imec to Malaga TechPark and ecosystem synergies.

Team of entrepreneurs and professionals from the Nucleo semiconductor incubation program at Malaga TechPark

Join the program

Be part of Nucleo

We're looking for projects related to Artificial Intelligence, Connected Vehicles, Aerospace Systems and Industry 4.0. Beneath all that is the hardware, the semiconductors: the foundation of the future.

Location: C. Severo Ochoa, 27 - Malaga TechPark

Management: Promalaga - Malaga City Council

Contact: hola@nucleomalaga.es

Acceleration program

Microelectronics Coworking organized by EOI in collaboration with Promalaga.

Pre-incubation and project acceleration
Specialized semiconductor training
Connection with the imec ecosystem
Access to European platforms

Electronics and PCB Course

Analog Electronics and PCB Design Fundamentals. 168-hour blended course.

Design and prototyping of analog circuits
CAD tools for PCB design
Start: February 2026
Free (co-funded by ESF+ and Promalaga)

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