Release date: 9 June 2010
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
Carl Zeiss AG
Carl Zeiss SMT AG
Location
Description
A project in support of Carl Zeiss SMT AG’s research and development activities in the area of developing ArF and EUVL optical lithography technologies.
Objectives
The project contributes to EU2020 by focusing on R&D and innovation in a sector that is playing a critical role in providing the means for the digital economy (Digital Agenda).
The project is in line with the Bank’s objectives to support the establishment of the Knowledge Economy (R&D).
Sector(s)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 150 million.
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 320.67 million.
Environmental aspects
R&D facilities used for semiconductor R&D are not specifically covered by Annexes I & II of EU Directive 97/11/EC, as amended by 2003/35/EC, and therefore not subject to mandatory Environmental Impact Assessment. The proposed investments will mainly take place inside buildings at R&D facilities already being used for similar activities and are not expected to have a significant environmental impact on the surroundings.
Procurement
The promoter is a private company not operating in the Utilities sector, and is thus not covered by EU Directives on procurement.
Status
Signed - 21/12/2010
Disclaimer
Before financing approval by the Board of Directors, and before loan signature, projects are under appraisal and negotiation. The information and data provided on this page are therefore indicative.
They are provided for transparency purposes only and cannot be considered to represent official EIB policy (see also the Explanatory notes).