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The onsemi SiC3 (Silicon Carbide Crystal Center) is a research facility that enables the growth and processing of silicon carbide substrate materials. The facility research is driven by industry, government and academia via memberships in the Penn State Silicon Carbide Innovation Alliance (SCIA).

The Silicon Carbide Innovation Alliance will focus on a cooperative portfolio of industry-central pre-competitive fundamental research. Discover trusted relationships and partnerships for translating discoveries, networking with industry peers and customers, utilizing research facilities, recruiting students, and accessing intellectual property.


$25k/year

  • 2 VOTES for projects
  • Non-sublicensable NERF IP rights for internal use
  • Early access to all SCIA results
  • Access to SCIA's MEMBERS ONLY website

optional for members with revenue <$2M/year 


$50k/year

  • 4 VOTES for projects
  • Sublicensable NERF IP rights for internal use
  • Early access to all SCIA results
  • Access to SCIA's MEMBERS ONLY website

optional for members with revenue <$10M/year 


$75k/year

  • 6 VOTES for projects
  • Option to embed visiting scientist in SCIA labs for fee
  • Non-sublicensable NERF IP rights for commercial use
  • Early access to all SCIA results
  • Access to SCIA's MEMBERS ONLY website

$125k/year

  • 10 VOTES for projects
  • Choice of 1 seed project per funding cycle
  • Option to embed visiting scientist in SCIA labs
  • Sublicensable NERF IP rights for commercial use
  • Early access to all SCIA results
  • Access to SCIA's MEMBERS ONLY website
  Adjunct hexagon label

$10k/year

  • 0 VOTES for projects
  • No access to IP
  • Attendance at SCIA's Biannual Meetings
Education hexagon label

$25k/year

  • 0 VOTES for projects
  • No access to IP
  • Funds go directly to WFD
  • Help guide curriculum
  • Attendance at SCIA's Biannual Meetings
 

Interested in becoming a member? Email scia@psu.edu for additional information.