Silicon Austria Labs SAL The Austrian Research Center for Electronic Based Systems
What is Silicon Austria Labs Silicon Austria Labs is Austria s Research Center for Electronic Based Systems (EBS) Applied research center with own scientific personnel & lab infrastructure Accelerate innovations & scientific excellence in the Austrian EBS ecosystem Core topics driven by strategic industrial demand & long-term scientific vision Approx. 350 500 employees during ramp-up phase until 2023 Long-term growth Source: bmvit (2016): Electronic Based Systems. Die technologischen Helden der Zukunft. Zahlen, Daten und Fakten. https://www.bmvit.gv.at/service/publikationen/innovation/downloads/electronic_based_systems.pdf 2
EBS a strategic Key Enabling Technology Electronic Based Systems (EBS) are components, devices and systems with micro- and nanoelectronics as well as embedded software 2010 s: EBS underpin ~ 10 % of World GDP 2040 s: EBS underpin > 40 % of World GDP Silicon Austria Labs is the leading research hub boosting the global ranking of the Austrian Ecosystem. Source: A. Wild Forum Alpbach 2016 Silicon Austria Errichtungs-GmbH 3
Key Facts: Silicon Austria Labs Shareholders 50.1 % Republic of Austria 10 % State of Styria 10 % State of Carinthia 4.95 % State of Upper Austria 24.95 % Industrial Association FEEI Supported by Three Locations Graz, Villach, Linz Financing & Company type 280 Mio. Euro until 2023 Public-Private-Partnership GmbH (Ltd.) organized under private law Silicon Austria Errichtungs-GmbH 4
Vision What we are aiming for Silicon Austria Labs ranks amongst the Top European Research Centers by stimulating innovations and scientific excellence in the field of Electronic Based Systems (EBS) Silicon Austria Errichtungs-GmbH 5
Mission How we want to reach it Silicon Austria Labs offers excellent EBS know-how and IP in the fields of System Integration Smart Sensor Systems RF Systems Power Electronics acting as a one-stop shop for cooperative research, boosting competitiveness of partners and increasing the attractiveness of the high-tech location Austria Silicon Austria Errichtungs-GmbH 6
Silicon Austria Labs Research Network Silicon Austria Labs operates within an national and international network, elevates research to world class by fostering collaboration and adding critical mass University institutes provide outstanding scientific knowledge and talent RTOs act as research partner or as multiplier towards application oriented industry and SMEs International RTOs and service provider deliver services (e.g. fab service) beyond SAL scope and infrastructure Universities National RTOs Silicon Austria Labs Key Industry and SME Partners International RTOs & Service Providers Silicon Austria Errichtungs-GmbH 7
Cooperation models with universities Professor as scientific coach for SAL Team Mutual Use of Infrastructure PhD College Joint Professorships SAL Scholarships SAL Scientist teaches at University Jointly attract Top Scientists Collaboration in Research Projects Silicon Austria Errichtungs-GmbH 8
With the Digital Revolution everything becomes Smart, Connected and Energy Sustainable The Digital Revolution is fueled by innovations in Sensor, RF and Power Electronic components. This plays into the strengths of the Austrian electronic industry. Major growth opportunities can be sized in combination with world class research in the crosscutting topics of: Virtual Prototyping and Model based Design Advanced lab infrastructure and test innovations New materials and process technologies Integrated circuit design and heterogeneous integration Smart Sensors RF Systems Power Electronics Advanced signal processing and machine learning Subsystem integration with embedded SW Secure and robust communications Silicon Austria Errichtungs-GmbH 9
Research Center Research Center Research Center Research Center Silicon Austria Labs Research Centers Smart Sensor Systems RF Systems Power Electronics System Integration Sensor models & multi-physics simulations Sensor materials & devices Sensor signal processing Sensor miniaturization & integration Sensor endpoints with energy harvesting & conversion Multi-sensor systems Radio-frequency (RF), radar modeling & coexistence simulations mmwave technology, massive MIMO & beamforming RF signal processing, circuit design & RF frontend integration Cognitive radar Secure communication networks (RFID, 4G/5G, LPWAN ) Models of power electronics systems Power management, circuit design Power switch technologies & system miniaturization Power conversion & Little Box 3.0 System modeling & virtual prototyping frameworks EMC modeling, concept, design & test More-than-Moore technologies Machine learning Sensor fusion & reasoning Physical prototyping Digital Twin Silicon Austria Errichtungs-GmbH 10
Silicon Austria Labs Research Programs An essential part of the strategy are the work programs that generate projects to fulfil the major challenges. This includes continuous alignment with Austrian EBS industry. Following scientific representatives are involved in this program process: University of Technology Graz (TU Graz) Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU Linz) University of Klagenfurt (AAU Klagenfurt) Carinthian Tech Research Villach (CTR) Joanneum Research Graz (JR) Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT) University of Technology Vienna (TU Wien) Linz Center of Mechatronics (LCM) Silicon Austria Errichtungs-GmbH 11
SAL Research Programs (Status Q1 2018) 1. Virtual Prototyping and Model Based Design of electronic systems 2. Lab infrastructure and test innovations 3. Sensor materials and elements with advanced signal conditioning 4. Advanced signal processing and integrated circuit design 5. Next Gen Heterogeneous HW Integration for microsystems 6. Intelligent multi-sensor systems for autonomous vehicles & systems 7. Secure wireless sensor & actuator communication networks 8. Efficient power electronic solutions for Smart Energy and emobility Silicon Austria Errichtungs-GmbH 12
Research partnership through projects Develop SAL core competency and IP Focus on basic research within SAL research programs Early bird programs Focus on applied research within SAL research programs Mostly Multi-Firm Multi-Firms along value chain from silicon component to application Cooperative Research Projects (50/50 PPP) SAL Research Projects Contract Research Projects Research Projects Funded by EU or FFG For cross-funding of strategic projects and additional SAL growth Multi- & Single-Firm Opportunistic but need to fit in SAL research space For cross-funding of strategic projects and additional SAL growth Mostly Single-Firm Opportunistic but need to fit in SAL research space Silicon Austria Errichtungs-GmbH 13
Why cooperate with SAL? SAL = Top Innovator Creating technology innovations for worldclass differentiation of next generations products SAL = One-Stop-Shop For SME, global enterprises and research partners SAL = Catalyst For cooperative research For innovation and competitiveness of our partners SAL = Door-Opener to know-how, infrastructure & international knowledge networks SAL = Magnet For highly-qualified researchers For experts with international reputation Silicon Austria Errichtungs-GmbH 14
How we get started in 2018 Finalize & approve Research Programs Develop detailed Business Plan Establish necessary Enterprise Processes & Strategies Prepare Corporate Identity, Design & Website Build Research Teams Start Silicon Austria Labs GmbH in mid 2018 Silicon Austria Errichtungs-GmbH 15
Contact us Foto: Lunghammer TU Graz Foto: CTR/Johannes Puch Foto: Hertha Hurnaus Campus TU Graz Inffeldgasse 25F, 4th floor A-8010 Graz werner.luschnig@silicon-austria.com High Tech Campus Villach Europastraße 12 A-9524 Villach manfred.preitnegger@silicon-austria.com Science Park 1 Altenberger Straße 69 A-4040 Linz thomas.lueftner@silicon-austria.com Si.A. Errichtungs-GmbH Giefinggasse 4, A-1210 Vienna, Austria FN: 459345h LG: HG Wien UID-Nr.: ATU71506113 Silicon Austria Errichtungs-GmbH 16