Graphene Flagship Events

The 2D Pilot Line is advancing next-generation sensor technologies by harnessing graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides’ (TMDCs) unique electronic properties to enable ultrasensitive detection, fast response times and low-power operation. From point-of-care diagnostics to wearable devices, our sensor platforms offer versatile solutions for chemical, biological, optical and physical sensing. Designed with industrial integration in mind, they combine flexibility and transparency with the potential for cost-competitive performance, scalable semiconductor manufacturing and biocompatible, tin-free device architectures. Come learn about the project's latest offerings at IEEE Sensors 2026, to be held in Rotterdam, The Netherlands from 25-28 October 2026.

This seminar will provide a comprehensive overview of the integration workflows adopted by the 2D Pilot Line’s host partners for the fabrication of 2D materials-based electronics and photonics devices. Experts from Graphenea, AMO GmbH, imec, IHP and VTT will illustrate how their facilities enable 2D materials integration by shedding light on the complete device lifecycle, from design conception and CAD implementation to tape-out file creation and testing. Particular focus will be dedicated to graphene photonic devices, manufactured in two 200 mm CMOS-compatible pilot lines, and their key processing stages, such as growth, passivation and contacting. Beyond the device fabrication itself, partners will delve into the development of dedicated process design kits (PDKs) and the implementation of the multi-project wafer (MPW) approach, essential for enabling the systematic design and scalable integration of 2DM-based devices within a foundry-compatible platform.

Join us from 2–4 November 2026 for a three-day hands-on training on design practices for 2D material-based photonic integrated circuits (PICs) on KLayout. This course will guide participants from fundamental concepts and design tools to more advanced implementations and exercises for photonic device architectures using our 2D-PL partners’ four diverse PDKs. The event will be held at imec in Leuven, Belgium, and carried out by expert designers involved in the EU-funded project 2D-PL, a part of the Graphene Flagship initiative, and co-hosted by EUROPRACTICE.

At SEMICON Europa, the 2D Pilot Line (2D-PL) project showcased its work driving the next phase of Europe’s semiconductor innovation by advancing the integration of 2D materials into photonics and electronics. This initiative focuses on providing end-to-end prototyping services for the integration of graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) into established silicon-based platforms. The 2D-PL aims to bring 2D material (2DM) fabrication closer to industrial readiness by developing and validating processes in a FAB-relevant environment. Its module development is focused on photonic and electronic devices and circuits, addressing the needs of research organisations, SMEs, large companies, integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) and foundries across Europe.

This online workshop brings together experts from research and industry to explore innovative approaches to the recycling and reuse of composite materials, with a particular focus on carbon fibre reinforced composites. Through four complementary perspectives, the session will showcase solutions ranging from thermomechanical extrusion-based recycling and tailored recycling technologies to circular composite solutions and the recovery of high-value secondary materials. The workshop builds on GIANCE’s work on end-of-life strategies and recycling technologies, contributing to the transition towards more circular and sustainable composite value chains. Join us to exchange knowledge, discover practical recycling approaches and discuss how composite waste can be brought back into the value chain.

Join us for the midterm update from the 2D Pilot Line project, a Horizon Europe initiative building on the Graphene Flagship’s Experimental Pilot Line. Discover the project’s progression towards repeatable and automated process modules for 2D materials integration. The webinar will showcase use cases in photonics and electronic sensors with CMOS readout.

Join the Graphene and 2DM European Funding Matchmaking event in Porto, Portugal on 23 September. This event is created to be a dedicated networking arena within Graphene Week 2026, where academia and industry come together to spark new collaborations, exchange ideas and shape the next generation of graphene and 2D materials innovation.

This year the Graphene Flagship will host the 1st EU-Brazil workshop, marking the beginning of an exchange with Brazilian researchers and experts in 2DM. The workshop will take place on 22 September 2026 during Graphene Week 2026.

Building community. Driving innovation. Shaping the future. Graphene Week has done it for two decades—and Porto 2026 continues the legacy.

The 2D Pilot Line (2D-PL) is bringing graphene-based photonics closer to industrial adoption. By integrating graphene with established silicon photonics platforms and developing processes in fab-relevant environments, the 2D-PL enables industry and researchers to explore new approaches to high-speed, tunable and compact photonic devices—at wafer scale. Come learn about the project's latest offerings at ECOC, to beheld in Malaga, Spain, on 20-24 September 2026.

The 2D Pilot Line (2D-PL) will exhibit at ESSERC to be held in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, on 7-10 September 2026. Drop by our booth to learn about the project's latest offerings from "Hands-on PDK training on IC design and simulation of 2D materials-based photonic devices" to multi-project wafer runs and our all new PDK offerings.