Our Role in Singapore’s Semiconductor RIE Ecosystem – From Technology Pathfinding to Industry Impact
The Singapore Hybrid-Integrated Next-Generation μ-Electronics (SHINE) Centre advances heterogeneous integration technologies for future generations of computing, communications, sensing and intelligent electronic systems.
Supported by Singapore’s national research and innovation initiatives, SHINE brings together multidisciplinary expertise across materials, devices, integration and systems to pathfind emerging semiconductor technologies, build strategic capabilities and create pathways towards industry application and impact.
Vision
To be a leading innovation platform for heterogeneous integration and next-generation microelectronics, pioneering material-to-system innovations for economic and societal impact in Singapore and beyond.
Mission
1. Technology Pathfinding
Advance next-generation heterogeneous integration technologies through low- to-mid Technology Readiness Level (TRL 1–4) research, from applied science to early-stage demonstrators.
2. Capability Development
Build strategic capabilities across advanced materials, packaging, photonics, thermal management, intelligent defect and fault localisation, and system-level integration.
3. Ecosystem Collaboration & Translation
Foster partnerships across academia, research institutes, government agencies and industry to accelerate technology translation, industry adoption, and the development of deep-tech start-ups.
4. Talent Development
Cultivate the next generation of semiconductor talent through multidisciplinary research, training and industry engagement.
Operating primarily at TRL1-4, SHINE advances emerging technologies from applied research towards early-stage demonstrators. Research can be informed by scientific advances, national research priorities and industry challenges, creating a bridge between upstream research and downstream technology development.
Promising technologies may subsequently progress through the National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Centre (NSTIC) and Singapore’s broader semiconductor translation infrastructure* for further maturation, validation and scale-up, or transition directly to industry partners according to their maturity and application needs.
Through these complementary pathways, SHINE supports technology translation, industry adoption, IP opportunities and the development of deep-tech start-ups.
*National Centre for Advanced Integrated Photonics (NCAIP), NSTIC (Photonics), NSTIC (GaN), and other national semiconductor programmes.
MESSAGE FROM THE
DIRECTOR
Welcome to SHINE Centre. As semiconductor technologies continue to evolve, heterogeneous integration (HI) has become one of the most important pathways for delivering the next generation of computing, communications, sensing and intelligent electronic systems. At SHINE, our mission is to advance this frontier through multidisciplinary research that brings together innovations in advanced packaging, materials, manufacturing and system co-design.
Building on the capabilities established through SHINE 1.0, we will continue to strengthen our expertise in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing and mix-and-match heterogeneous integration—areas that uniquely position us to translate research into technologies that address real industry needs. Through SHINE 2.0, we are expanding these strengths to pioneer new heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging solutions that support Singapore’s long-term semiconductor ambitions.
Our success is built upon strong partnerships across academia, industry and government. Together, we are not only advancing scientific discovery, but also nurturing future talent, accelerating technology translation and contributing to a vibrant semiconductor innovation ecosystem.
We invite you to explore our work and collaborate with us as we shape the future of semiconductor innovation.
The Journey
The Hybrid Integrated Flexible Electronic Systems (HiFES) programme was launched in 2016 as a strategic initiative of the National University of Singapore (NUS) College of Design and Engineering (CDE) to pioneer innovations in hybrid-integrated flexible electronics. HiFES established a strong scientific and technological foundation for multidisciplinary research in semiconductor integration, bringing together expertise spanning materials, devices, circuits and systems.
Building on the achievements of HiFES, SHINE was established in 2021 under the National Research Foundation (NRF) Mid-Sized Centre Scheme. The five-year programme brought together leading researchers, industry partners, institutes of higher learning and public-sector agencies, including A*STAR’s Institute of Microelectronics (IME), DSO National Laboratories, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and NUS. SHINE established Singapore’s first integrated design–materials–process co-design platform for next-generation semiconductor technologies, marking the evolution from a university-led research initiative into a nationally supported research centre with strong academic, industry and public-sector partnerships.
Today, as part of Singapore’s RIE 2030 Semiconductor Flagship Programme, SHINE 2.0 continues to bring together expertise, capabilities and partnerships across the semiconductor ecosystem, connecting materials, devices and chip technologies to enable the next generation of computing, communications, sensing and intelligent electronic systems. Through this integrated approach, SHINE 2.0 bridges scientific discovery with technology development, pathfinding and future industry impact.
The Sponsors
Academic Partners
