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The DiamLab joint laboratory (labcom) was inaugurated on Friday, January 16, 2026, in Grenoble.

This collaboration brings together the startup DIAMFAB, which originated at the Institut Néel, the CNRS, Université Grenoble Alpes, and Grenoble INP – UGA.
It will enable the scientific and technological barriers to semiconductor diamonds to be overcome. This labcom is part of a long-term partnership and also draws on the expertise of alumni from the University of Grenoble Alpes.

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De gauche à droite : Yassine Lakhnech (président de l’Université Grenoble Alpes), Gauthier Chicot (CEO et co-fondateur DIAMFAB), Medhi Gmar (directeur général délégué à l’innovation du CNRS), Mnacho Echenim ( Vice-président Relations entreprises Grenoble INP-UGA).

Following the signing ceremony, a new-generation semiconductor production facility using synthetic diamonds was inaugurated. This is a first in Europe!
At the helm is DIAMFAB, which currently employs 26 people and continues to recruit.

Read more: CNRS Physique.

L’équipe DIAMFAB