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Dutch Semiconductor Pioneer Achieves Unicorn Status in Record-Breaking Funding Round

Dutch Semiconductor Pioneer Achieves Unicorn Status in Record-Breaking Funding Round

Rotterdam, Wednesday 22 July 2026
Rotterdam’s Nearfield Instruments has secured a historic €330 million investment, marking the largest Dutch deep-tech funding round ever and elevating the semiconductor pioneer to unicorn status.

Dutch Startup Delivers World’s First Light-Based Quantum Computer to Germany

Dutch Startup Delivers World’s First Light-Based Quantum Computer to Germany

Enschede, Thursday 16 July 2026
In July 2026, Dutch startup QuiX Quantum delivered the world’s first commercial light-based quantum computer to Germany, achieving a breakthrough by operating entirely at room temperature.

Intel Turns to Advanced Dutch Machinery to Build Next-Generation Laptop Chips

Intel Turns to Advanced Dutch Machinery to Build Next-Generation Laptop Chips

Veldhoven, Wednesday 15 July 2026
Intel has adopted ASML’s advanced €350 million manufacturing machines to produce its upcoming Panther Lake laptop chips, providing a vital commercial boost for the Dutch technology giant.

ASML Faces Pressure to Boost Machine Production Ahead of Key Earnings Report

ASML Faces Pressure to Boost Machine Production Ahead of Key Earnings Report

Veldhoven, Tuesday 14 July 2026
As ASML prepares to report second-quarter earnings tomorrow, investors are focused on how the semiconductor giant will expand production capacity to meet soaring global demand.