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LC Semicon

The Semicon Learning Community was established through the national Beethoven Fund and consists of four “micro” learning communities focused on accelerating sustainable innovation within the semiconductor industry: Talent Development, Critical Raw Materials, Robotics, and Swarm Drones. Within these communities, students, researchers, companies, and societal partners collaborate on urgent challenges that are decisive for the future of high-tech manufacturing.

The learning communities combine practice-oriented research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and learning by doing. This approach not only leads to innovative solutions, but also helps develop the skills required in a rapidly changing technological sector.

Together, the Semicon micro Learning Communities form an experimental environment in which learning, innovation, and sustainability go hand in hand, creating impact both within the industry and for the next generation of Semicon professionals.

Discover possible challenges within these themes:

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Talent in semicon industrie 

Technological innovation demands new talent and competencies. This learning community focuses on developing future-ready skills, including systems thinking, digital literacy, sustainability, and interdisciplinary collaboration. In doing so, it advances not only technology, but also education and the way professionals are trained.

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Critical raw materials

The semiconductor industry is highly dependent on scarce and critical raw materials. This learning community focuses on the question of how we can use materials more intelligently, from reuse and recycling to circular design and zero-waste production processes. The goal is to make material flows more transparent, efficient, and sustainable.

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Swarm drones
 

Drones are playing an increasingly important role in inspection, monitoring, and logistics. This learning community explores how swarm drones can be deployed safely, efficiently, and responsibly within industrial environments. Key topics include automation, data analysis, collaboration between drones, and integration into existing systems.

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Robotics
 

Robotics is playing an increasingly important role in automation, inspection, and the support of industrial processes. This learning community explores how robots can be deployed safely, efficiently, and responsibly within complex environments. Key areas of focus include autonomy, sensors, data analysis, human–robot interaction, and integration into existing systems.

Learning Community that brings together multiple students to collaborate on their projects and engage with real-life stakeholders.

Our Team.

Want to know more or do you have any questions? Feel free to reach out to us!

Talent in semicon industry coordinator 

Paolo Sberna

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Robotics coordinator

Roger Reichrath

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Swarm drones coordinator

Chris Verhoeven

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Critical raw materials coordinator

Bart van Straten

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Facilitator

Noa Buijsman

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Community coordinator

Irene Ploch

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Facilitator support drones

Teyler van Knippenbergh

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Facilitator

Barbera Keukens

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Latest news

Stay up to date with news and updates from the Semicon learning communities.

Even Groene Vrienden at the ZIE conference

March 26, 2026

🤖 Live Demo: Robot Swarm Inspection in Action A co-production by RoboHouse and SAM XL, supported by Even Groene Vrienden Learning Communities & Beethoven Zuid-Holland at the ZIE conference
What happens when two robots work together as a team?

Opening of new the cleanroom!

February 25, 2026

We are excited to share that Even Groene Vrienden will be present at the opening of the new cleanroom at the Haagse Hogeschool on 25 February, together with the Semicon Learning Community.

Even Groene Vrienden Partners with Beethoven Zuid-Holland: Driving Sustainable Semi-Con Innovations!

August 27, 2025

On Wednesday August 27th, the working group for Beethoven: Learning Communities organised their first kick-off meeting.

Onze partners.

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