Oninn

What Oninn does

PHD Semicon (formerly CSEM Brasil, later branded ONINN and consolidated under the PHD Semicon group in 2026) is a Brazilian private non-profit scientific and technological institution (ICT) that develops and manufactures flexible, lightweight printed semiconductor devices for energy harvesting and storage. Its core technology is a proprietary roll-to-roll printing platform that deposits perovskite (PVK) and non-fullerene acceptor (NFA) ink formulations onto flexible polymeric substrates at low temperature, producing zero-emission films that conform to surfaces where rigid silicon panels cannot be installed. The company operates a vertically integrated Lab-to-Fab-to-Market platform spanning TRL 3 through TRL 9, with over 2,000 m² of R&D and scale-up facilities at the CIT SENAI Campus in Belo Horizonte and a North American commercial operation under the ORENgE brand in West Palm Beach, Florida.

PHD Semicon generates revenue through three primary streams: custom application development and deployment projects with industry partners and government agencies; industrial manufacturing and scale-up services that supply printed semiconductor films and components; and R&D contract services with multinational companies, research institutions, universities, and government partners. Its target verticals are Defense & Military (including Man-Portable Solar Power systems developed under its 2025 EED certification), Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), Vehicle-Integrated Photovoltaics (VIPV), Agrivoltaics, and Specialty & IoT Devices. The company is led by David Travesso (President & Chairman), Felipe Travesso (CEO & Head of Operations), Diego Bagnis (CSO & Head of R&D), and Paul Frischer (CEO North America), with a 40+ person technical organization across R&D, Process & Manufacture, Product & Application, Engineering, and Finance & Governance functions.

Name

Oninn

Legal name

PHD Semicon — Power Harvesting Dynamics

Website

https://oninn.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PHD Semicon is a Brazilian printed-semiconductor developer using a proprietary roll-to-roll printing platform with perovskite and NFA chemistries to produce flexible energy-harvesting films for defense, BIPV, VIPV, agrivoltaics, and IoT applications worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Printed Semiconductor Films

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413), Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (33441)

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)

akta.pro primary industry

Electronics/Additive Electronics Printers (Printed Circuit & Functional Materials) (IMAAAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Thin-Film Deposition Materials (PVD/CVD/ALD Targets & Precursors) (HDAHAGAH)

Keywords

• Printed semiconductors
• Roll-to-roll printing
• Flexible electronics
• Perovskite photovoltaics
• Energy harvesting films

Headquarters

HQ city

Belo Horizonte

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Application Development & Deployment: Custom product and application design for each client's specific needs and target markets. Revenue generated through direct partnerships with industry clients, government agencies, and institutional partners on a project-by-project basis.
2. Industrial Manufacturing & Scale-Up Services: High-volume manufacturing capability using proprietary roll-to-roll printing technology. Revenue from supplying printed semiconductor devices and components to defense, BIPV, VIPV, and specialty markets.
3. R&D Contract Services: Complex R&D contracts with institutional partners spanning multinational private companies, government agencies, research institutions, and leading universities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Oninn (PHD Semicon) develops and manufactures flexible, lightweight printed semiconductor films for energy harvesting and storage using a proprietary roll-to-roll printing platform on polymeric substrates with perovskite (PVK) and non-fullerene acceptor (NFA) ink formulations. The company provides a vertically integrated Lab-to-Fab-to-Market platform spanning R&D, custom application development, and industrial-scale production for defense, BIPV, VIPV, agrivoltaics, and specialty/IoT markets. Solutions enable power harvesting on surfaces and structures where rigid silicon panels cannot be deployed.

Product overview

Oninn operates as a unified platform offering scalable roll-to-roll printed semiconductor technology for energy generation and storage. The company's core offering is its proprietary Lab-to-Fab-to-Market platform, which vertically integrates research (TRL 3-4), development (TRL 4-6), and innovation (TRL 7-9) stages. The platform produces flexible semiconductor films using perovskite (PVK) and non-fullerene acceptor (NFA) chemistries printed on polymeric substrates via low-temperature roll-to-roll processes. The ORENgE® sub-brand serves the North American market. Solutions target five primary verticals: Defense & Military (including M-PSP systems), Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), Vehicle-Integrated Photovoltaics (VIPV), Agrivoltaics, and Specialty & IoT Devices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ORENgE: North American operation brand for printed semiconductor technology, operating out of West Palm Beach, Florida, providing direct access to key suppliers, clients, and project installations across the US market.

Products and services

• Printed Semiconductor Films Flexible, lightweight semiconductor devices for energy harvesting and storage, produced via scalable roll-to-roll printing on polymeric substrates using perovskite (PVK) and non-fullerene acceptor (NFA) chemistries. Sold to enterprise clients, government agencies, and industrial partners across defense, BIPV, VIPV, agrivoltaics, and specialty applications.
• Man-Portable Solar Power (M-PSP) Systems Military-grade energy harvesting solutions designed for armed forces and defense markets, providing portable and autonomous power for field operations.
• Lab-to-Fab-to-Market Platform Vertically integrated platform spanning scientific research through industrial fabrication to market deployment — encompassing R&D research (TRL 3-4), prototype validation (TRL 4-5), process expansion (TRL 5-6), industrial scale-up (TRL 7-8), and design-to-cost (TRL 8-9). Offered as a collaboration and contract service to industry partners, government agencies, and research institutions.
• Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) Film Solutions Flexible printed films integrated into building facades, roofing membranes, and architectural surfaces for energy generation on surfaces where rigid panels cannot be installed. Targets real estate developers, construction firms, and architectural specifiers.
• Vehicle-Integrated Photovoltaics (VIPV) Film Solutions Ultra-lightweight printed semiconductor films conforming to vehicle surfaces enabling continuous energy harvesting in motion without structural compromise. Targets automotive OEMs and vehicle integrators.
• Agrivoltaics Film Solutions Lightweight, semi-transparent printed films designed for agricultural environments combining energy generation with crop protection in dual-use installations. Targets agricultural operators and agritech firms.
• Specialty & IoT Device Power Solutions Custom-designed printed energy solutions for small-format IoT devices and specialty applications enabling autonomous, lightweight power in connected ecosystems. Targets IoT device manufacturers and specialty product developers.
• ORENgE North American Brand Operations North American commercial channel for printed semiconductor technology, providing direct access to key suppliers, clients, and project installations across the US market from West Palm Beach, Florida.
• Custom Application Development & R&D Contract Services Custom product and application design for each client's specific needs and target markets, delivered through direct partnerships with industry clients, government agencies, and institutional partners on a project-by-project basis. Includes complex R&D contracts with multinational companies, government agencies, research institutions, and universities spanning organic photovoltaics, perovskite solar cells, and flexible electronics.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered foundational, core and key.

• CSEM Switzerland (Centre Suisse d'Electronique et Microtechnique)foundationalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006CSEM Brasil was established as a private non-profit organization inspired by and in partnership with CSEM Switzerland — founded in 1984 through the merger of three world-renowned microtechnology institutes. Built on pillars of applied innovation, technology transfer, and spin-off development. This partnership established the foundational technology transfer relationship that enabled PHD Semicon's printed semiconductor platform.
• CIT SENAI CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPHD Semicon operates its facilities within the CIT SENAI Campus in Belo Horizonte, which houses over 2,000 m² of R&D and scale-up infrastructure including PHD Centro de Inovação e Tecnologia and PHD Semicondutores Impressos.
• Multinational CompanieskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect partnerships with multinational corporations for custom application development, deployment, and commercialization of printed semiconductor technology across defense, BIPV, VIPV, and specialty markets.
• Government AgencieskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationships with government agencies including defense ministries for strategic defense programs and EED-qualified procurement.
• Universities & Research InstitutionskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with leading universities and research institutions for scientific validation, peer-reviewed publications, and collaborative R&D programs spanning organic photovoltaics, perovskite solar cells, and flexible electronics.
• Special Material SupplierscoreOthersStrategic supplier relationships for carbon and polymer-based material inputs supporting a diversified, resilient supply chain unlike polysilicon-dependent technologies.
• Industrial PartnerskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial partners engaged for scale-up, manufacturing, and commercialization of printed semiconductor solutions across target markets.
• Product DeveloperskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnerships with product developers for custom application design and targeted market deployment tailored to specific product requirements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• First Solar: US-based large-scale thin-film (CdTe) photovoltaic module manufacturer with global utility-scale deployments. Broad incumbent: competes in thin-film solar space, has acquired perovskite-adjacent assets (Caelux), and offers a much broader portfolio versus PHD Semicon's niche flexible-printed focus.
• Agfa-Gevaert: Belgium-based diversified materials and imaging company with an organic photovoltaic (OPV) film business targeting BIPV and IoT. Broad incumbent: shares the OPV/BIPV market and printed-electronics heritage but operates across a much broader portfolio of products.

Direct peers

• Oxford PV: UK/Germany-based perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell developer with commercial production underway. Direct peer: shares the perovskite chemistry foundation, targets building-integrated and high-efficiency PV, and pursues scaled roll-to-roll compatible manufacturing.
• Heliatek: Germany-based developer of organic photovoltaic (OPV) films using roll-to-roll production for building facades and surfaces. Direct peer: closely aligned technology (solution-processed organic semiconductor films, roll-to-roll process, BIPV focus) and similar form-factor advantage narrative.
• Swift Solar: US-based perovskite tandem solar cell developer targeting high-efficiency and lightweight PV applications. Direct peer: shares perovskite chemistry base and pursues thin-film flexible formats with potential BIPV/VIPV overlap.
• Saule Technologies: Poland-based company developing inkjet-printed perovskite photovoltaic cells for BIPV, IoT, and similar applications. Direct peer: both companies print perovskite/flexible PV devices targeting building-integrated, IoT, and specialty energy harvesting use cases.
• PragmatIC Semiconductor: UK-based manufacturer of printed/flexible integrated circuits and electronics using roll-to-roll production. Direct peer: shares the roll-to-roll printed electronics manufacturing platform and pursues flexible, lightweight, low-cost semiconductor devices for novel form-factor applications.
• Dracula Technologies: France-based company developing inkjet-printed organic photovoltaic cells for IoT and low-light energy harvesting. Direct peer: shares solution-printed organic semiconductor platform and targets IoT/autonomous-device energy harvesting where rigid silicon is non-viable.
• ASCA (ARMOR Group): France-based producer of flexible organic photovoltaic films for BIPV, IoT, and architectural applications. Direct peer: closely comparable technology (roll-to-roll processed OPV films), product format (flexible printed films), and go-to-market focus on BIPV and specialty surfaces.

Others

• CSEM (Centre Suisse d'Electronique et Microtechnique): Switzerland-based non-profit microtechnology R&D center and PHD Semicon's foundational technology-transfer partner since 2006. Ecosystem peer: shares printed/flexible electronics research expertise and remains an active collaborator, supplier of know-how, and parallel R&D institution in overlapping fields.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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