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Engage in European projects with CSEM

Innovate together: Driving Europe's future with Swiss precision

At CSEM, collaborative innovation is our mission. By participating in European programs like Horizon Europe and the Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU), we push technological boundaries alongside leading Swiss and European universities and companies. Our expertise spans microtechnologies, photonics, semiconductors, energy, and more.

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CSEM and our partners are eager to engage Swiss industry partners—both large enterprises and startups—in European collaborative projects. Contact us for more information on our ongoing projects and how to participate.

List of chips JU (previous KDT) projects including Swiss clusters coordinated by CSEM

14AMI: 14-angstrom module integration to advance semiconductor technologies. Learn more

AGRARSENSE: Develops smart, digitalized components and systems for data-driven agriculture and forestry, enhancing productivity and sustainability. Learn more

ARCTIC: Develops advanced cryogenic technologies for innovative computing, enhancing performance and energy efficiency. Learn more

EECONE: Establishes an ecosystem for green electronics, aiming to enhance environmental compatibility and energy efficiency. Learn more

HICONNECT: Focuses on heterogeneous integration to improve connectivity and sustainability in electronic components and systems. Learn more

LOLIPOP: Aims to advance photonic integration by empowering the silicon nitride platform, facilitating fragmentation-free operation in the visible and near-infrared spectra. Learn more

NEWLIFE: Develops new remote, non-invasive monitoring solutions to ensure the health of mothers and babies before and after birth. Learn more

PHOTONMED: Establishes a pilot line for photonics-based medical devices, advancing healthcare technologies. Learn more

REBECCA: Democratizing the development of novel edge AI systems. Learn more

RESILIENT TRUST: Supports trusted SMEs for sustainable growth of Europe's economic backbone to strengthen digital sovereignty. Learn more

SUSTRONICS: Promotes sustainable and green electronics for a circular economy, focusing on eco-friendly materials and processes. Learn more

UNLOOC: Unlocks the data content of organ-on-chips, aiming to improve drug development and personalized medicine. Learn more

List of Horizon Europe projects with the participation of CSEM

BATMAX: Advances battery management systems for diverse e-mobility applications. Learn more

BATTERY2LIFE: Facilitates the transition of batteries to second-life use by offering adaptive and open BMS (battery management systems) enhanced system designs, and efficient, reliable reconfiguration methods. Learn more

BIOSENSEI: Develops biosensors for detecting pollutants in water for environmental safety. Learn more

BLAZETEC: Breakthroughs in thermal batteries through zero-emission high-temperature static thermal to electric-converters. Learn more

DAIEdge: Advances AI policies and technologies for Europe to lead the data economy. Learn more

ECLIPSE: Develops advanced biosensors for detecting infectious pathogens, enhancing public health monitoring and response. Learn more

EverPV: Innovates in photovoltaic recycling methods for better sustainability. Learn more

FLASH-COMP: Improves composite part production through sustainable, human-centered digital approaches. Learn more

GENEX: Introduces a digital framework for optimized manufacturing and maintenance of next-generation aircraft composite structures. Learn more

GLOCALFLEX: Demonstrates cross-sector energy ecosystem flexibility for automatic trading. Learn more

HERFUSE: Revolutionizes regional aviation with hybrid-electric solutions for enhanced sustainability. Learn more

HILIGHT: Combines photonics with dermatoscopy for advancements in cancer diagnostics. Learn more

HYPER-AI: Integrates IoT, edge, and cloud computing for advanced distributed computing solutions. Learn more

I-EDGE: Develops nanomechanical hardware platforms for edge computing solutions. Learn more

INCHILDHEALTH: Examines indoor air quality determinants and their health impacts on children, aiming to reduce disease burdens. Learn more

INCREASE: Contributes to wider IPV uptake by delivering innovations at module, system, design, and operation levels. Learn more

LIBRA: Creates light-based multisensing systems for bioreactor monitoring, focusing on pathogens and nutrients. Learn more

MADE_3D: Develops multi-material designs using advanced 3D printing technologies. Learn more

NANOIMMUNOERA: Detects antibodies for early cancer diagnosis and immunotherapy progress. Learn more

NEMO: Designs next-generation battery models and advanced electronics for energy efficiency. Learn more

NETHELIX: Provides a digital toolbox for sustainable mineral resource extraction. Learn more

NEXBAT: Develops the safest and most durable battery system by considering electrical, thermal, and mechanical safety, as well as production digitization and recyclability. Learn more

PATTERN: Creates next-generation microwave photonic integrated circuits for ultra-high-speed applications. Learn more

PEPPERONI PV: Scales industrial production of innovative perovskite-silicon tandem solar modules. Learn more

PHOENIX: Embeds sensors and self-healing functions in batteries for superior performance. Learn more

PHOREVER: Innovates in flow cytometry for improved cancer and cardiovascular diagnostics. Learn more

PILATUS PV: Establishes pilot lines for cutting-edge solar cell technologies, promoting sustainable energy. Learn more

QUANTIFY: Develops quantum-based sensors for precision measurements. Learn more

R3-MYDAS: Supports manufacturing transitions to circular value chains through remanufacturing innovations. Learn more

RECIRCULATE: Enables battery reuse through smart logistics and blockchain-enabled marketplaces. Learn more

RESILEX: Strengthens the European silicon industry by enhancing resilience and leveraging its matrix for sustainability. Learn more

SEAMLESS-PV: Optimizes manufacturing processes for multifunctional photovoltaic solutions in industrial sectors. Learn more

SIC4GRID: Develops advanced power electronics for seamless renewables integration into the grid. Learn more

SOLID: Focuses on sustainable lithium metal battery manufacturing with digital quality control. Learn more

SPHINX: Creates cost-effective building-integrated photovoltaic elements with new technologies. Learn more

SPRINTER: Advances hybrid photonic integrated circuits for time-critical communication networks in industrial settings. Learn more

TRACE: Harmonizes logistics operations through integration and digital transformation. Learn more

TRIQUETRA: Provides tools to assess and mitigate climate change risks affecting cultural heritage. Learn more

TRIUMPH: Innovates solar modules combining perovskites and silicon for high-performance, eco-friendly energy solutions. Learn more

UNIVERSWATER: Establishes a sustainable platform for advanced water management in agriculture. Learn more

VALHALLA: Enhances stability and applicability of perovskite solar cells for broader energy uses. Learn more

Partnership

These projects have received funding from the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).

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