Advancing Sustainability Through Move2THz Innovation

Move2Thz - Sustainable Indium Phosphide (InP) platform and ecosystem upscaling, enabling future mass market (sub-)THz applications - is an ambitious project that will address today's Indium Phosphide (InP) shortcomings and build a mature European ecosystem to obtain a commercially and industry-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 advancing resource-efficient innovation in next-generation semiconductor technologies. By developing a groundbreaking 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, lowers the ecological footprint of manufacturing, and strengthens Europe's circular economy by creating a fully integrated and sustainable value chain.

Reducing CO2 Footprint Across the Entire Product Life Cycle. Green Innovation is a key objective of the Move2THz project, aiming to achieve sustainable carbon efficiency by reducing emissions throughout the entire product life cycle - from raw material sourcing to production, operation, and end-of-life recycling. This "cradle-to-grave" approach ensures that sustainability is embedded in every phase of technology development. By optimizing the InP-on-Silicon (InPoSi) manufacturing process, Move2THz lowers energy consumption, minimizes the use of rare materials, and promotes resource-efficient wafer production supported by eco-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 foundation 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 its innovative wafer reclaiming capability, the project enables each InP donor wafer to be reused multiple times, achieving more than a tenfold reduction in raw material usage. This breakthrough not only minimizes production waste and environmental impact but also reinforces Europe's ability to secure a sustainable and resilient semiconductor supply for future generations of wireless technologies. Through such resource-efficient innovation, Move2THz demonstrates how advanced microelectronics can drive technological progress while respecting environmental limits and contributing to Europe's path toward climate neutrality.

Together, these efforts show how Move2THz translates sustainability principles into tangible results - combining innovation, resource efficiency, and industrial excellence to help shape a globally competitive, lower-carbon semiconductor future.

About Move2THz:
Move2THz is a European collaborative project advancing a sustainable Indium Phosphide-on-Silicon (InPoSi) technology platform and ecosystem to enable future mass-market (sub-) THz applications. The project focuses on high-frequency performance, scalable manufacturing, and environmentally responsible value chains aligned with Europe's green and digital ambitions.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Move2THz is supported by the Chips Joint Undertaking and its members, including the top-up funding by National Authorities of France, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Belgium, under Grant Agreement n° 101139842.

Project website: https://www.move2thz.eu

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