Piezo MEMS design challenge
Launch. 2020 world's first Lab-in-Fab.
Solutions. 8" piezoelectric platform.
Fab. >2000 m² of cleanroom serving Lab-in-Fab.
Showcase your ideas and win a slot in the next multi-project wafer shuttle at Lab-in-Fab.
Take part in an exciting challenge
Take part in an exciting challenge
We invite all innovative students to propose design ideas for cutting-edge piezoelectric MEMS devices. Click the link below to access all the details on how to participate, including the rules and guidelines, presentation template, submission form, and detailed process.
Key milestones to keep in mind:
- Submission window: September 19th to December 14th, 2025 (slight extension)
- Abstract review: Begins December 15th, 2025
- Finalist pre-notification: Starting January 12th, 2026
- Award ceremony: During the IEEE MEMS 2026 International Conference (January 25th to 29th, 2026)
Missed the webinar on September 18th? Watch the full replay to catch up on all the essential information.
The applicants
The Piezo MEMS design challenge is open to BSc/BEng, MSc, and PhD students currently enrolled at academic institutions worldwide who will remain enrolled through 2026.
The winners
We will select up to three projects. The winners will be announced during the IEEE MEMS 2026 International Conference, which will take place from January 25 to 29, 2026.
The prize
The winners will secure a slot in the multi-project wafer (MPW) shuttle at Lab-in-Fab, allowing them to develop a fully-functional prototype of their device.
Our sponsors
STMicroelectronics and A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (IME) are the hosts of this Piezo MEMS design challenge.
The IEEE MEMS Technical Community is our supporting partner.
Lab-in-Fab: advancing piezo MEMS technology
Lab-in-Fab: advancing piezo MEMS technology
The Lab-in-Fab is an R&D line focused on piezo MEMS technology within ST’s manufacturing facility in Singapore. The world’s first of its kind, it unites three partners with complementary expertise in piezo materials, MEMS technologies, and wafer-fab tools.
In collaboration with A*STAR research institute and Japanese tool vendor ULVAC, we combine R&D and high-volume manufacturing to accelerate concept development. Customers benefit from integrated theoretical and practical expertise, boosting innovation and speeding up new materials, processes, and product development.
Join the challenge
Contact us with your game-changing ideas and play a role in shaping the future of piezo MEMS devices.