Launchip Wins an Excellence Award at the 2026 National Disruptive Technology Innovation Competition

📢 The finals of the 2026 National Disruptive Technology Innovation Competition recently concluded. Following multiple rounds of selection involving nearly 2,000 projects nationwide, as well as an on-site presentation and expert review, Launchip received an Excellence Award for its project, “3D Ultra-Thin Silicon Capacitors for Power Integrity in High-Performance Chips.”

01 What Kind of Platform Is This?

The National Disruptive Technology Innovation Competition is an important national platform dedicated to identifying frontier disruptive technologies and fostering future industries. It seeks innovative achievements with the potential to create new technology pathways and drive industrial transformation, while accelerating the commercialization of frontier technologies and supporting greater self-reliance in science and technology.

How competitive is the program? In 2025, more than 2,200 projects competed across four regional divisions in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Wuhan, with only 99 projects ultimately receiving awards. Success depends on four demanding criteria: forward-looking application scenarios, critical market needs, technological depth, and independently viable functionality.

02 What Problem Does This Silicon Capacitor Solve?

The 3D ultra-thin silicon capacitor featured in the competition is one of Launchip’s core proprietary technologies. Built on semiconductor deep-trench processing and high-k dielectric materials, it combines ultra-high capacitance density, ultra-low parasitic inductance, and an ultra-thin form factor to address power integrity challenges in advanced packaging for AI computing chips, high-speed optical modules, and high-performance systems-on-chip (SoCs).

Compared with conventional multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), the technology offers significant advantages in high-frequency and high-temperature applications. It can be embedded directly into package substrates to support near-die decoupling, help overcome dependence on overseas high-end silicon passive components, and provide a new component solution for China’s advanced packaging industry.

03 From Process Development to Volume Production

From laboratory process development to customer validation and volume production, the Launchip team has remained deeply committed to advancing silicon-based passive devices in a largely unexplored field. This recognition reflects the competition’s acknowledgement of the technology’s disruptive potential and commercialization prospects, as well as the team’s long-term commitment to independent innovation in hard technology.

The competition also serves as an important channel for identifying projects for the National Key R&D Program’s Disruptive Technology Innovation initiative. Award-winning projects may be recommended for national and regional disruptive technology programs and connected with dedicated disruptive technology investment funds. For Launchip, the significance of this award extends far beyond the recognition itself.

The road ahead is long, but steady progress brings every goal closer. Launchip will continue to advance its silicon-based passive device portfolio, including 3D silicon capacitors and silicon resistors, while expanding their applications in AI computing, high-speed optical communications, and automotive electronics. By accelerating the domestic adoption of silicon capacitors, Launchip aims to strengthen the component foundation of computing infrastructure and contribute to continued innovation across China’s integrated circuit industry.

We sincerely thank the competition organizers, the judging panel, our partners, and our customers for their support. Launchip will continue moving forward and pursuing the next breakthrough.