We are the partner of choice for universities advancing real-world semiconductor innovation. We work side–by–side with leading academic institutions to turn breakthrough research into industry-ready outcomes and prepar e the next generation of talent. University partnerships are a cornerstone of our innovation strategy, fostering collaboration with academic institutions worldwide. The program connects more than 100 universities through joint R&D, direct access to our differentiated technologies and multi-project wafer tapeouts and workforce development, translating academic innovation into manufacturable impact. 110+ university collaborations worldwide 140+ professors, 650 students, 108 postdocs 1,500+ top-tier publications 10 10 Best Paper awards at in 2025, including 2 at ISSCC Our University Network partners with universities around the world to drive innovation through R&D collaboration, workforce development and talent acquisition opportunities. This allows us to gain early technical insights, diverse academic perspectives and new applications for our technologies. This two-way innovation model benefits universities, GF and the broader industry. Research collaboration GF partners with professors and research teams on collaborative projects aligned to GF’s technology roadmap, with focus on: - Circuit design exploration using GF technologies - Materials, process and device innovation - Advanced integration and system-level research - Participation in publicly funded research initiatives Access to GF technologies GF enables students and researchers through hands-on experience with fab-validated technologies, bridging academic design and industrial manufacturing. Pathways include: - Value-added partners - Open source PDKs for academic design work - Multi-project wafer shuttles for prototyping and tapeout Preparing the next generation of semiconductor talent GF builds a strong and diverse semiconductor workforce by working directly with universities to shape curriculum, expose students to production-grade technologies and create clear pathways into industry roles. - Curriculum development and advisory boards - Guest lectureships from GF technologists - Internships and co-ops aligned to GF innovation priorities - Early career pathways into engineering, manufacturing and R&D roles High-impact research & knowledge sharing We work with students and faculty to produce high-impact, peer-reviewed research that advances semiconductor design, manufacturing and system-level integration, reflected in publications in top-tier journals and conferences. Interested in advancing semiconductor research, validating ideas in silicon or preparing students for industry-ready careers? We’d love to talk to you.
