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The WIBASE project in Finland is developing wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductor technologies aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in electric vehicles, charging stations, and smart electrical grids. The project focuses on material processing, prototyping, testing, and lifetime modeling to accelerate WBG technology adoption.

It involves a consortium of institutions, including VTT, Aalto University, and ABB, covering the entire WBG power electronics value chain. The initiative aims to boost Finland's competitiveness in the global semiconductor market and support EU Green Deal targets by reducing electricity consumption and carbon emissions. The project, funded by Business Finland with a budget of EUR 11 million, is expected to lead to commercial applications of WBG technologies by 2028-2030, with UWBG materials anticipated in 5-10 years.