National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (Taiwan Tech) and Chroma ATE have long been committed to promoting industry-academia collaboration, fostering technological innovation, and cultivating future talent. To further strengthen the integration of academic research with industrial applications, Chroma and Taiwan Tech have officially launched the 3rd Chroma Thesis Award. Organized by Taiwan Tech’s Industry-Academia Innovation College (INNC), this year's award invites master's and doctoral students, as well as graduating students from universities across Taiwan, to participate. The program encourages young researchers to transform academic achievements into practical applications and inject new momentum into Taiwan's technology industry.

To encourage outstanding thesis submissions, the 3rd Chroma Thesis Award offers awards in two major categories: Power Electronics Technologies and Semiconductor Testing Technologies. Each category includes a Grand Prize (NT$200,000), Excellence Award (NT$100,000), and Merit Award (NT$20,000), with a total prize pool of NT$1.5 million.

▲Chroma ATE and INNC officially launch the 3rd Chroma Thesis Award

Compared with the previous two editions, which focused primarily on precision machinery and measurement technologies, the scope of the 3rd Chroma Thesis Award has been further expanded to address emerging industry trends and technological demands. This year's competition is divided into two major categories—Power Electronics Technologies and Semiconductor Testing Technologies—covering eight key fields, including power conversion, electric vehicle powertrain systems, thermal management, semiconductor process defect and critical dimension measurement, silicon photonics and high-frequency/high-speed digital ICs, intelligent equipment operation and maintenance, micro-/nano-scale precision measurement and control, and power device testing technologies. Through these topics, the award encourages students to pursue cutting-edge research and explore innovative applications.

The launch ceremony for the 3rd Chroma Thesis Award was held on March 21, jointly hosted by Taiwan Tech President Jia-Yush Yen, Dean Huang-Jen Chiu of the Industry-Academia Innovation College, I-Shih Tseng, President of Chroma ATE's Integrated System Solutions Business Unit, and Paul Ying, Chairman of the Chroma Foundation, symbolizing another important milestone in advancing technological innovation through collaboration between academia and industry.

▲Taiwan Tech President Jia-Yush Yen: Taiwan Tech and Chroma ATE have long been committed to advancing industry-academia collaboration.

The INNC has consistently promoted the integration of technological research with industrial applications. Through the Chroma Thesis Award, it aims to establish a platform that connects academia and industry while fostering deeper collaboration and innovation. The partnership between Taiwan Tech and Chroma ATE demonstrates a successful model of industry-academia cooperation, strengthening the connection between academic research and real-world applications while bringing new innovation to the technology sector. Through the Chroma Thesis Award, both parties will continue to promote technological innovation and talent cultivation, laying a solid foundation for Taiwan's future technological advancement and enhancing its global competitiveness.

▲I-Shih Tseng, President of Chroma ATE's Integrated System Solutions Business Unit: The 3rd Chroma Thesis Award features two categories: Power Electronics Technologies and Semiconductor Testing Technologies

▲Paul Ying, Chairman of the Chroma Foundation: The Chroma Thesis Award aims to cultivate future technology innovators.

▲Huang-Jen Chiu, Dean of the Industry-Academia Innovation College: The Chroma Thesis Award serves as a platform connecting academia and industry.

The 3rd Chroma Thesis Award will be evaluated by a panel of distinguished domestic and international experts through three stages: preliminary review, secondary review, and the final competition, to identify the most innovative and practically valuable research. The final competition is scheduled for March 2026, followed by an awards ceremony and gala dinner, providing winners with valuable opportunities to connect with industry leaders. For more information, please visit the Chroma Thesis Award Official Website: https://paperaward.chromaate.com/