STMICROELECTRONICS (TOURS) SAS

Their core work

STMicroelectronics (Tours) is a major semiconductor fabrication and R&D site of the global STMicroelectronics group, specializing in power electronics and wide band gap (GaN) semiconductor development. Their Tours facility focuses on designing and manufacturing power conversion devices for automotive, industrial, and energy applications. Within H2020, they contribute deep expertise in gallium nitride (GaN) power transistors, radiation-hardened FPGAs for space, and IoT energy harvesting — acting as a technology supplier and third-party specialist in large European consortia.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

In the early period (2016–2018), STMicroelectronics Tours worked across diverse areas: IoT energy harvesting (EnSO) and space-grade radiation-hardened FPGAs (VEGAS), reflecting a broad semiconductor competence. From 2019 onward, their focus shifted decisively toward GaN-based power semiconductors, with three projects (YESvGaN, GaN4AP, MADEin4) all centered on wide band gap power devices, advanced manufacturing, and high-efficiency power conversion for automotive and industrial use. This represents a clear strategic pivot from general semiconductor contributions to a deep specialization in GaN power electronics.

STMicroelectronics Tours is consolidating around GaN power electronics for automotive and industrial applications, making them an increasingly focused partner for European power semiconductor supply chain projects.

How they like to work

They never coordinate — all six projects are as participant (4) or third party (2), meaning they contribute specialized semiconductor expertise to consortia led by others. With 155 unique partners across 15 countries, they operate in large European consortia (typical for semiconductor value chain projects) rather than small targeted teams. This pattern suggests a reliable, low-friction industrial partner that brings manufacturing capability and component expertise without seeking project leadership overhead.

Broad European network spanning 155 unique partners across 15 countries, consistent with large-scale semiconductor and electronics industry consortia. Their reach reflects the pan-European nature of semiconductor supply chain projects rather than a regional cluster.

What sets them apart

As a production site of one of Europe's largest semiconductor manufacturers, they bring actual fabrication capability — not just research — to EU consortia. Their dual expertise in GaN power devices and space-grade FPGAs is rare: few partners can contribute across both terrestrial power electronics and space-qualified components. For consortium builders, they offer credible industrial validation and a path from lab results to volume manufacturing.

Highlights from their portfolio

• EnSO
  Largest funding (EUR 1.28M) and earliest project — focused on miniaturized energy sources for IoT, representing their broadest technology scope.
• GaN4AP
  Most strategically significant: targets GaN power devices for automotive chargers, industrial motors, and solar inverters — directly aligned with Europe's electrification push.
• YESvGaN
  Addresses vertical GaN on silicon — aiming to deliver wide band gap power performance at silicon cost, a key competitive frontier in power semiconductors.