PHD Semicon is the result of over 20 years of continuous investment in printed semiconductor research — built on scientific excellence, institutional partnerships, and a focused drive to bring clean energy harvesting technology to industrial scale.
CSEM Brasil was established as a private non-profit organization, inspired by and in partnership with the Centre Suisse d'Electronique et Microtechnique (CSEM Switzerland) — founded in 1984 through the merger of three world-renowned microtechnology institutes. Built on pillars of applied innovation, technology transfer, and spin-off development, the organization became a formally recognized private Scientific and Technological Institution (ICT) under Brazil's Legal Framework for Science, Technology and Innovation (Law 13.243/2016).
CSEM Brasil adopted a new identity as ONINN, enabling greater flexibility in international partnerships, broader research program scope, and a strengthened position within the global innovation ecosystem. This transition marked a deliberate evolution toward deeper engagement with international technology development networks — and set the stage for the full consolidation that would follow.
ONINN was incorporated into PHD Semiconductors Research Group, consolidating all operations under a single, focused mission: the development of printed semiconductor technologies on flexible polymeric substrates for energy generation and storage. The full vertical integration of the group — from laboratory research through industrial fabrication to targeted market deployment — positions PHD Semicon as a uniquely capable platform in the printed electronics landscape.
PHD Semicon is focused on mastering printed semiconductor technology within targeted, high-value applications — building the deep technical credibility and industrial capability that will define our platform for the future.
Our TechnologyPHD Semicon operates through a structured Research, Development & Innovation framework by operating its own private technology institute (ICT) — ensuring every technology we advance is grounded in scientific rigor and validated at each stage before progressing.
Fundamental scientific research validating chemical and physical concepts, confirming future applicability in energy generation and storage markets. Science-based investigation of new materials, device architectures, and printing processes.
Technological development translating validated research into scalable, performance-proven solutions in controlled industrial environments. Bridging laboratory concepts and manufacturing reality.
Applied innovation deploying mature technologies in real market environments — with a focus on cost optimization, scalability, and continuous performance improvement based on field data.
Our international network spans research institutions, industry partners, and government agencies across multiple continents.