About ACT

The consortium comprises 17 committed partners, ranging from start-ups to multinational companies, all dedicated to advancing our shared scientific knowledge. The participating research organizations contribute extensive networks that provide both pan-European and global perspectives.

To support strategic clarity and provide a coherent overview of ongoing activities, as well as strengthen national and international visibility, ACT works through six thematic focus areas that organize research and development across the centre into technology-oriented domains. These activities can be broadly mapped to the following focus areas: Advanced Process Modules, Co-integrated Optoelectronic Platform on Si, IR Photonics, Heterogeneous RF Integration, Advanced Packaging and Smart Energy, and Heterogeneous IoT Technology.

Within these thematic focus areas, partners contribute complementary expertise aligned with the centre's operational goals. The focus areas build upon and complement the previous work package structure while supporting internal coordination, communication with industry and external stakeholders, and future development planning.

ACT's Research Focus Areas

Advanced Process Modules

The formation of nanowire structures and gate-stack integration are core activities among several ACT partners. In this focus area, Lund University, NordAmps, AlixLabs, and RISE contribute to refining the technology and developing test structures, building on extensive academic and industrial experience in process module development.

Co-integrated Optoelectronic Platform on Si

Lund University has a long-standing track record in developing electronic, photonic, and photovoltaic devices based on III-V nanowires, involving researchers from several research environments. This focus area brings together Lund University, NordAmps, and Acconeer to connect these activities and create critical mass for continued technology development.

IR Photonics

Next-generation IR sensors require advances in epitaxial growth, device processing, device design, and characterization. This focus area combines efforts from Lund University, KTH, and IRnova to address several of these challenges and strengthen the technological foundation for future developments.

Heterogeneous RF Integration and Device Modules

The co-integration of high-performance RF technology with leading-edge digital functionality is essential for future communication and radar systems. Several technological approaches exist, and no clearly established development path has yet emerged. Lund University, KTH, Ericsson, NordAmps, and Acconeer contribute to this focus area, leveraging Swedish national research infrastructure to develop test structures as a first step toward utilizing European pilot lines for heterogeneous integration. The integration of antenna technologies also represents an important challenge in overall system design.

Advanced Packaging and Smart Energy

Power devices are expected to handle substantial current and power levels, making their integration into advanced packaging solutions a significant challenge. KTH, KISAB, RISE, Alstom, and Volvo Cars contribute to this focus area. While European pilot-line activities continue to develop, building expertise among ACT partners remains essential for advancing the technology. The integration of control electronics is also important for managing switching transients and improving energy efficiency.

Heterogeneous IoT Sensor Technology

High-efficiency solar cells are being developed within the ACT consortium. In this focus area, Lund University and Acconeer are exploring the integration of power supply solutions with radar sensors as a foundation for a new generation of sensor systems. This activity is planned to begin once solar-cell efficiency reaches the required performance level.