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The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication at Brno University of Technology hosted the kick-off meeting of the Semiconductors4All (S4A) project, one of the most significant Czech initiatives in semiconductor technologies. The project brings together leading Czech universities, research organisations, and technology companies with the aim of strengthening the Czech Republic’s competitiveness in the strategic semiconductor sector and contributing to Europe’s technological sovereignty.Semiconductors4All – kick-off meeting. | Author: FEECThe project, with a budget exceeding CZK 500 million, brings together a unique consortium of academic and industrial partners covering the entire semiconductor value chain – from research into new materials and diagnostic methods to the design of integrated circuits and sensors, as well as power electronics and their applications in energy, transport, healthcare, and quantum technologies.The project is coordinated by Brno University of Technology, in cooperation with other major Czech institutions, including the Czech Technical University in Prague, the University of West Bohemia, Masaryk University, Charles University, the Institute of Scientific Instruments of the Czech Academy of Sciences, and the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences. Industry is also strongly represented, with companies such as onsemi, Thermo Fisher Scientific, UJP Praha, Škoda Electric, Elektrotechnika Praha, CRYTUR, ADVACAM, IQS nano, NenoVision, Mycroft Mind, AdvaScope, Meopta, and other partners.“Semiconductors are the foundation of today’s digital society and one of the key drivers of future economic prosperity. The Semiconductors4All project brings together leading experts from academia and industry, creating a platform that enables research results to be transferred directly into practice. I am proud to be part of such an important initiative and, together with our partners, contribute to the development of the Czech economy and society,” said Jiří Háze, the project’s principal investigator from the Department of Microelectronics at the FEEC BUT.The research activities will focus on three main areas. The first is dedicated to diagnostics, instrumentation, and new semiconductor materials; the second to microelectronics, sensors, and integrated systems; and the third to power semiconductors, electronics, and energy applications. The project will also include the development of advanced radiation-resistant detectors, SiC- and GaN-based power modules, intelligent sensor systems, modern electron microscopy methods, and technologies for quantum applications.A key part of the project is the systematic support of technology transfer and the preparation of research outcomes for commercialisation. Collaboration with industrial partners will make it possible to validate new technologies directly in real operating environments and accelerate their deployment in manufacturing. The project will therefore contribute not only to the development of research infrastructure but also to the creation of highly qualified jobs, the establishment of new technology companies, and the strengthening of the export potential of Czech industry.Another important benefit of the project will be the involvement of students, doctoral candidates, and early-career researchers, who will gain experience in an internationally competitive environment and become the next generation of experts for the rapidly growing semiconductor sector. The kick-off meeting confirmed the exceptional strength and interconnectedness of the Czech semiconductor ecosystem. The combination of cutting-edge research, industrial expertise, and a shared vision creates the conditions for developing technologies that can significantly influence the future of Czech industry and strengthen the Czech Republic’s position within the European semiconductor landscape.The Semiconductors4All project is supported by the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TA CR) and is aligned with the objectives of the National Semiconductor Strategy. The Czech National Semiconductor Cluster (CNSC), which has long supported cooperation between research, industry, and public administration, also played a significant role in preparing the project.The Semiconductors4All project—TQ28000004—is co-financed with state support from the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic under the Sigma NCK program.Source: Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication BUT