Soitec continues collaboration with MIT
France-based semiconductor materials firm Soitec has announced the continuation of its research collaboration with the Microsystems Technology Laboratories (MTL) of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), further solidifying its presence in the North American semiconductor sector.
This initiative aims to diversify technological collaborations and anticipate the future needs of the industry.
Christophe Maleville, Soitec’s CTO, commented on the partnership: "By joining forces with a world-renowned institution like MIT, Soitec gains unique access to cutting-edge technological advances and an exceptional innovation ecosystem. Combining innovation, technological expertise and regional ecosystem engagement, Soitec is reinforcing its position to do important research in the field"
Tomás Palacios, director of MTL and professor at MIT, added: “We are proud to have Soitec as a member of the MIT Microsystems Technology Laboratories. Soitec is a technology leader in the development and commercialisation of advanced semiconductor substrates, and we are excited to be able to work closely with their team in the development of the next generation of semiconductor materials and devices.”
This announcement supplements a number of other collaborations. In the United States, Soitec isforming partnerships with centres identified under the CHIPS Act and engaging with universities like UC San Diego and UC Riverside. In Europe, Soitec has established partnerships with Imec, Leti and Fraunhofer. In Asia, Soitec has collaborated with the Institute of Microelectronics of Singapore (IME) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) for years, with plans to expand its innovation activities to Japan, a key player in materials development.
These initiatives span domains such as mobility, artificial intelligence and advanced packaging, underscoring Soitec’s ambition to remain at the forefront of technological advancements.
