On December 9, 2025, the CYCU Semiconductor Industry Academy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with WINFAB, a platform established by the Université catholique de Louvain (UC Louvain) in Belgium. Led by Vice President Tsung-Yuan Wu, the CYCU delegation visited UC Louvain to formalize the partnership. The two institutions will collaborate in semiconductor technology research, academia–industry cooperation, and talent development, laying a solid foundation for long-term international collaboration.
WINFAB (Wallonia Infrastructure for Nano-Fabrication) is a platform dedicated to micro- and nano-fabrication technologies. It features a 1,000-square-meter cleanroom and advanced semiconductor processing equipment, supporting thin-film deposition, etching, surface patterning, micro-machining, and more. WINFAB supports research in microelectronics, high-frequency ICs, MEMS, and biomedical chips, and serves as a key technical hub helping small and medium-sized enterprises in Wallonia develop new products and optimize manufacturing processes.
CYCU noted that the swift advancement of this collaboration is largely due to the efforts of Professor Chao-Ming Fu, Dean of the Semiconductor Industry Academy. As an alumnus of UC Louvain, Professor Fu actively facilitated dialogue between the two institutions, visiting UC Louvain twice this year to discuss partnership opportunities. He also strengthened academic ties by inviting WINFAB Manager Christian Renaux to speak at the CYCU International Forum on the Semiconductor Industry and arranged meetings with key semiconductor companies in Taiwan, helping establish concrete collaboration intentions.
Professor Fu explained that the MOU focuses on semiconductor technology, with key areas including joint research on advanced materials, device fabrication, and IC design; academia–industry collaboration in semiconductor R&D; and exchange and training programs for faculty and students. The partnership will adopt a phased approach—beginning at the laboratory level and expanding to institutional collaboration—to ensure meaningful academic outcomes.
He further emphasized that Taiwan’s semiconductor industry holds a pivotal global position but faces challenges such as talent shortages and geopolitical shifts. CYCU established the Semiconductor Industry Academy in 2024 to cultivate internationally minded, practice-oriented talent. The partnership with UC Louvain’s WINFAB marks an important milestone in advancing international research collaboration and linking Taiwan’s semiconductor ecosystem with global expertise. Professor Fu expressed confidence that working with WINFAB’s world-class nano-fabrication platform will strengthen CYCU’s international R&D capacity and support Taiwan’s global semiconductor competitiveness.
