Move2Thz – Sustainable Indium Phosphide (InP) platform and ecosystem scale-up, enabling future (sub-)THz mass market applications – is an ambitious project that will address the contemporary shortcomings of indium phosphide (InP) and build a mature European ecosystem to achieve a commercially and industrially viable platform for use in various mass market applications utilizing the higher frequency spectrum towards THz and beyond.
The Move2THz project directly supports the policy objectives of the European Green Deal – the EU’s roadmap to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. In line with this vision, the project promotes sustainable growth and technological sovereignty by promoting resource-efficient innovation in next-generation semiconductor technologies. By developing a breakthrough Indium Phosphide-on-Silicon (InPoSi) platform, Move2THz introduces a new era of high-frequency performance that is both environmentally responsible and commercially viable. The project reduces dependence on scarce materials, reduces the environmental footprint of production and strengthens the European circular economy by creating a fully integrated and sustainable value chain.
Reducing the carbon footprint throughout the entire life cycle of a product. Green innovation is a key objective of the Move2THz project, aimed at achieving sustainable carbon efficiency by reducing emissions throughout a product’s entire life cycle – from raw material sourcing to production, use and end-of-life recycling. This ‘cradle to grave’ approach ensures that sustainability is embedded at every stage of technology development. By optimizing the InP-on-Silicon (InPoSi) manufacturing process, Move2THz reduces energy consumption, minimizes the use of rare materials and promotes resource-efficient wafer production, supported by environmentally friendly supply chains within Europe. The project also aims to quantify and demonstrate measurable CO2 reductions using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies to evaluate environmental impact at each stage. These actions form the basis for all sustainability efforts within Move2THz – ensuring that high technological performance goes hand in hand with measurable climate impact reduction and long-term environmental responsibility.
Smart and sustainable use of resources. In line with these goals, Move2THz is pioneering new ways to drastically reduce the consumption of indium phosphide (InP) – one of the rare and resource-intensive materials in semiconductor manufacturing. Using the Smart Cut process and innovative wafer recovery capabilities, the project enables each InP donor wafer to be reused multiple times, achieving a more than tenfold reduction in raw material use. This breakthrough not only minimizes production waste and environmental impact, but also strengthens Europe’s ability to secure a sustainable and resilient semiconductor supply for future generations of wireless technologies. Through such resource-efficient innovation, Move2THz shows how advanced microelectronics can drive technological progress while respecting environmental limits and contributing to Europe’s path to climate neutrality.
Together, these efforts demonstrate how Move2THz translates sustainability principles into tangible results – combining innovation, resource efficiency and industrial excellence to shape a globally competitive, low-carbon future for semiconductors.
About Move2THz:
Move2THz is a European collaborative project that promotes a sustainable technology platform and ecosystem for indium phosphide-on-silicon (InPoSi) to enable future mass market (sub-)THz applications. The project focuses on high-frequency performance, scalable production and environmentally responsible value chains in line with Europe’s green and digital ambitions.
GRATITUDE: Move2THz is supported by the Chips Joint Undertaking and its members, including additional funding from the national authorities of France, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands and Belgium, under grant agreement No. 101139842.
Project website: https://www.move2thz.eu
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