Carbon Age program
Together with Finnish research and industry partners, Carbon Age Veturi Program is set to define next-generation semiconductor technologies with carbon nanotubes, driving performance, scalability and sustainability.
About the Carbon Age program
Carbon Age is a five-years initiative to propel the semiconductor industry beyond the limits of its legacy materials. Canatu was selected as a Leading Company (Veturi) for the program by Business Finland. By engaging over 40 academic and industry partners, the program commits to boosting Finland’s RDI expenditure toward a national 4 % of GDP, driving innovation and economic impact.
To accelerate the industry transformation, the Carbon Age program focuses on three main objectives:
- To standardize CNT technology: establishing consistent structures, design and manufacturing guidelines for seamless integration into production processes.
- To drive market growth: accelerating new business opportunities by developing scalable prototypes and processes.
- To create an ecosystem: bringing together leading researchers, manufacturers, and end-users to drive innovation and new applications.
From silicon to the Carbon Age
As traditional materials approach their physical performance ceilings, Canatu carbon nanotubes (CNTs) provide a revolutionary alternative—offering unmatched electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties.
Carbon Age product roadmap
Pioneering the post-silicon era
The integration of carbon nanotubes into semiconductor devices could revolutionize multiple fields, such as:
- Faster, more efficient transistors capable of outperforming silicon in speed and energy use
- High-sensitivity biosensors for rapid medical diagnostics
- Advanced Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) with superior durability and performance
- Optoelectronic components such as filters, interconnects, and displays with enhanced functionality
- Quantum computing components with improved stability and reduced error rates.
“This program will create entirely new device categories and functionalities. With this initiative, Canatu is pioneering a new generation of semiconductors based on carbon that will drive performance, energy efficiency, and sustainability beyond what is possible today.”
Carbon nanotubes as an industry transformation catalyst
CNTs have extraordinary properties that can be precisely tuned, making them an ideal building block for the next-generation semiconductor devices. New CNT applications have the potential to not only advance the semiconductor industry but also address global challenges in sustainability, connectivity, and health.
Carbon Age ecosystem
This initiative brings together world-leading research institutes, semiconductor manufacturers, equipment providers, and end-users in a dynamic ecosystem, offering unique opportunities for expertise sharing, value capture, and market-driven innovation. By leveraging top expertise and resources, the Carbon Age Program will ensure that breakthroughs in carbon nanotubes reach the market faster and at greater scale.
Why join the ecosystem?
For end-users (OEMs & Tier1 suppliers)
- First-mover advantage: Gain early access to nanocarbon-based technologies with transformative performance
- Tailored solutions: Co-develop application-specific innovations (electronics, energy, mobility, health etc)
- Strategic visibility: Influence the roadmap of next-generation material and component development.
For equipment & material suppliers
- Future market alignment: Plug into an ecosystem catalyzing market demand for the semicon innovations of the future
- Co-develop: Push the performance and value of your solution with real-world application partners
- Differentiation: Position your product as part of a pioneering nanocarbon value chain.
For software/service providers
- New market opportunities: Opportunities in e.g. digitalization, simulation or quality management in cutting-edge manufacturing
- Ecosystem synergy: Integrate your services into multi-party projects with concrete industrial outcomes
- Credibility boost: Partner with leading Finnish R&D and global industrial players in a high-visibility initiative
For research partners
- Scientific leadership: Advance frontier research in carbon nanomaterials and next generation electronics with high-impact publication potential
- Industrial relevance: Collaborate with OEMs and Tier1s on real-world challenges, gaining access to pilot lines, datasets, and co-development opportunities
- Credibility boost: Join a nationally funded flagship initiative with world-leading partners boosting institutional reputation and future collaboration prospects.
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Carbon Age news & related content
Canatu received a positive funding decision from Business Finland granting it a maximum of EUR 10 million of funding to launch its Carbon Age program as part of Business Finland’s challenge competition for leading companies. See press release →
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