# STMicroelectronics and GlobalFoundries to build wafer fab in Crolles, France

STMicroelectronics and GlobalFoundries announced a joint venture to build a 300mm semiconductor manufacturing facility in Crolles, France, with significant French government support. The plant is expected to come online in 2026, producing 620,000 wafers per year, and create 1,000 jobs.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2022-07-11
- Where: Crolles, France, France
- Jobs: 1,000
- Starts operating: 2026
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 620,000 300mm wafers per year
- Products: 300mm wafers, FD-SOI technology
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [GlobalFoundries](https://endata.com/companies/664.md) (partner)
- [STMicroelectronics](https://endata.com/companies/21952.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [theregister.com](https://www.theregister.com/2022/07/11/stmicroelectronics_globalfoundries_france_fab_build), 2022-07-11: "The two companies today announced they've signed a 'Memorandum of Understanding to create a new, jointly-operated 300mm semiconductor manufacturing facility adjacent to ST's existing 300mm facility in Crolles, France.'"

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