2025 R&D Program on van der Waals (vdW) Materials and Process Technologies for Ultra-High-Density Semiconductors
This program aims to secure next-generation 3D semiconductor leadership by developing source technologies for ultra-thin vdW materials and their application in 3D DRAM devices.
Program Title: R&D Program on vdW Materials and Process Technologies for Ultra-High-Density Semiconductors
Objective: To develop breakthrough 3D DRAM technologies utilizing vdW materials for future ultra-high-density semiconductors
Total Budget: KRW 38.46 billion over 6 years (KRW 4 billion in 2025)
Project Duration: 2025–2030
[ Focus Areas ]
Field
Description
Core vdW Materials for Semiconductors
Development of synthesis, doping, interface control, and analysis technologies for large-area vdW materials at semiconductor grade
vdW-based Device & Process Technologies
Development of ultra-fine and 3D stacking processes using vdW materials
Project Management Office
Oversees the overall coordination and integration of the consortium’s 10 sub-projects
[ Main RFP Details ]
RFP ID: 2025-Semiconductor·Display-Designated-14
Topic: Development of foundational technologies for vdW-based ultra-dense, large-area 3D DRAM
Total Budget: KRW 32.7 billion
Project Type: Consortium (10 sub-projects)
Number of Selected Consortiums: 1
Security Level: General
R&D Type: R1-1 (Development-focused)
[ Project Structure & Roles ]
A single consortium will be selected and must consist of 10 integrated sub-projects:
Semiconductor-grade 12-inch vdW material synthesis/analysis
High-speed, uniform synthesis for 12-inch vdW materials
High-k dielectric materials for next-gen capacitors
Precision dry doping of semiconductor-grade vdW materials
Damage-free large-area vdW transfer
Ultra-fine cell transistor development using vdW materials
Precision control of heterojunction interfaces
3D-stacked vdW logic device development
3D memory cell implementation and verification
Project Management (Lead Organization) – responsible for coordination and oversight
[ Application Schedule ]
Step
Period
PI Online Submission
April 25 (Fri) – May 9 (Fri), 2025, by 14:00 (KST)
Lead Institution Approval Deadline
April 25 (Fri) – May 9 (Fri), 2025, by 18:00 (KST)
* For further details, please refer to the attached documents or the official announcement. If you need support in building a consortium, we can help explore potential networking opportunities through organizations such as Incheon Technopark.