From Black Box to Blueprint: Next-Gen Equipment Innovation Initiative (EQUIPNEXT)
CREST is launching the EQUIPNEXT 2026 Scheme with the aim of fostering innovation and translational research in instrument engineering, with a strong emphasis on equipment
reconstruction, refurbishment, and system redevelopment for semiconductor research and laboratory infrastructure. The specific objectives of this program are as follows:
● Examine and Innovate instruments and subsystems
● Develop detailed technical documentation and schematics
● Reconstruct or enhance system functionality where feasible
● Present findings through reports and demonstrations