Brussels, June 3, 2026.- At the European Bridges Forum, which brought together industry and public stakeholders, Cesc Guim, CEO of Openchip, joined the discussion on Europe’s technological sovereignty and the capabilities needed to remain competitive in an increasingly digital and geopolitical world.
As discussions around technological sovereignty gain momentum across Europe, the debate focused on the strategic role of semiconductors and advanced computing. Computing power is no longer simply an enabler of innovation; it has become a critical foundation of modern economies, supporting everything from industry and mobility to healthcare and public services. In this context, Catalonia was highlighted as a relevant European territory for deep-tech development, supported by a strong ecosystem of technology centres, universities and talent attraction capabilities.
A key point raised was the need to translate Europe’s technological ambitions into industrial reality. Beyond investment, strengthening competitiveness requires creating the conditions for European technologies to be tested, adopted and deployed at scale.
From this perspective, technology is inherently global, and Europe needs to balance domestic capabilities with international partnerships to ensure long-term competitiveness.
