Belarus plans to expand its microelectronics manufacturing capacity and increase semiconductor product exports as part of a broader effort to strengthen its domestic high-technology industry. The nation is currently concentrating on the conversion of state investment, scientific research, and industrial development into increased production volumes, with the objective of more than tripling revenue from microelectronic products by 2030.
The strategy capitalizes on Belarus’s current semiconductor and precision-equipment manufacturing capabilities, particularly those preserved from the Soviet industrial system. The government’s objective is to expand the industrial ecosystem to include specialized manufacturing equipment, electronic systems, and components for strategically significant industries, rather than only focusing on semiconductor component production.
A Five-Year Strategy Focused on Production and Exports
The microelectronics industry’s immediate objective is to convert financial assistance into quantifiable industrial output. Tatyana Stolyarova, Deputy Chairperson of the State Committee on Science and Technology (SCST), delineated this objective during the national scientific and practical forum “Science to Production: Innovations for the Real Sector of the Economy,” held in Minsk on November 10.
In a discussion on Microelectronics 2030: Science, Personnel, and Implementation in Production, Stolyarova stated that the nation intends to leverage its current industrial and scientific capabilities to increase exports and manufacturing.
Her comments suggest a transition to a more commercially focused approach to industrial development. Research programs and government funding will continue to be significant; however, effectiveness will be increasingly evaluated by their capacity to produce products that can be mass-produced and sold in both domestic and international markets.
Belarus considers its existing industrial infrastructure an important advantage. Compared to numerous other former Soviet republics, it maintained substantial semiconductor manufacturing and specialized equipment-development capabilities after the Soviet Union’s dissolution.
Integral and Planar are two organizations of particular significance to this industrial base. Together, they include electronic components and sophisticated optical-mechanical manufacturing equipment, representing different yet complementary components of the semiconductor supply chain.
Integral and Planar Form the Industrial Foundation
Integral, a prominent semiconductor manufacturer in Belarus, is responsible for producing integrated circuits, semiconductor devices, and other electronic components. Its manufacturing capabilities are important for supplying electronic systems used in industrial equipment, telecommunications, transportation, and other applications.
Planar, on the other hand, specializes in developing precision optical-mechanical equipment and technologies used in the semiconductor manufacturing process. Its capabilities include photolithography equipment, photomask production systems, inspection equipment, and specialized machinery for semiconductor material processing.
Belarus’ pursuit of semiconductor components and manufacturing equipment raised Planar’s importance. Sputnik Belarus reported in February 2026 on the expansion of a production facility at Planar. The facility was intended to produce micro-optical products and photomasks using technology with feature sizes as small as 90 nanometers. The project is noteworthy because photomasks are an essential component of the photolithography process, which transfers circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers.
The expansion is also connected to cooperation with Russia. The February report indicated that approximately 10 billion Russian rubles had been allocated to programs involving Planar and Integral, which included modernizing their production facilities. The funding included support through a preferential Russian loan. Production capacity is expected to increase significantly by 2030 as part of the broader modernization initiative.
More Than $300 Million in Planned Industry Development
Belarus has already allocated substantial financial resources to the development of its microelectronics sector. In February 2025, President Alexander Lukashenko said that the industrial development program, extending until 2030, would allocate approximately 1 billion Belarusian rubles, equivalent to about $304 million at the exchange rate in effect at the time.
According to reports, nearly half of that sum was allocated between 2023 and 2024, with an additional 500 million Belarusian rubles set aside for future investment. Initially, the program comprises seven investment projects that addressed technological modernization and production expansion. Additionally, authorities deliberated on five more initiatives.
The investment program covers developing equipment required for producing integrated circuits with design rules as low as 180 nanometers, as well as establishing manufacturing capabilities. This is a critical component of the strategy, as it involves the technological infrastructure and machinery necessary to support semiconductor manufacturing.
The combined revenue of the country’s microelectronics and electronic machinery sectors was approximately $200 million in 2025, as reported by Sputnik Belarus in February 2026. By 2030, the program intends to raise this figure to a range of $330 million to $350 million. The target that has been reported is approximately 3.3 times the revenue level of 2021.
Union State Cooperation and Import Substitution
Another critical element of Belarus’s semiconductor strategy is its collaboration with Russia. The two nations are collaborating through Union State scientific and technical programs to decrease their reliance on imported electronic components in strategically significant industrial sectors.
Automotive electronics is one area where cooperation is possible. Stolyarova reports that joint programs have already achieved the development of import-independent electronic components and systems for automotive applications, including equipment designed for highly automated and driverless vehicles.
The collaboration exceeds the scope of individual electronic components. Integral’s management also disclosed collaboration with Rosatom, a Russian company, on a proposed Union State initiative known as New Power Electronics in February 2025. The initiative was designed to encompass power electronics and ultra-high-frequency electronics for power supply systems, telecommunications, and communications.
Another goal is to establish a more cohesive industrial supply chain that includes semiconductor manufacturers, equipment producers, material suppliers, and software developers. Belarusian companies could access a larger industrial market through this collaboration, which would also aid Russia in its endeavors to enhance domestic electronic component production.
Two Scientific and Technical Programmes for 2026–2030
Additionally, the government is improving the significance of research and development through its state scientific and technical programs. Stolyarova stated that approximately 65 tasks had been completed under a relevant initiative over the previous five years.
The government approved a new framework for the 2026–2030 period in accordance with Council of Ministers Resolution No. 717, issued on December 10, 2025. The current five-year period offers microelectronics support through two state scientific and technical programs, rather than one.
The objective of these programs is to establish a connection between industrial applications and scientific research. The focus is on developing prototypes, manufacturing technologies, and apparatus that can be adopted for production.
Reports indicate that Belarusian companies have developed laser systems for removing defects from ultra-large photomasks and automatic wire-bonding equipment for attaching electrical connections to semiconductor devices.
These are highly specialized manufacturing technologies. Wire bonding is an often-used method for electrically connecting semiconductor dies to package terminals, while photomask defect correction is crucial for ensuring the accuracy of patterns utilized in semiconductor production.
Belarus also has the opportunity to supply machinery to other manufacturers through the development of such equipment, rather than relying solely on semiconductor component exports.
Export Expansion Remains a Key Objective
Belarus has already established markets for its microelectronics products within the Eurasian Economic Union and the Union State. Belarusian officials reported that the country’s microelectronics industry had 14 export markets in 2025.
Belarusian officials reported that the microelectronics industry in the country had 14 export markets in 2025. It is expected that the volume of products supplied and the number of countries purchasing them will increase in the subsequent phase. This will necessitate that manufacturers create products that satisfy customer needs while simultaneously maintaining competitive production costs.
The significance of technological independence is also reflected in the broader industrial strategy. Belarus aims to maintain its domestic expertise in semiconductor production, photolithography, precision equipment, and electronic engineering, rather than relying solely on imported technologies.