3D sequential integration motivates the development of low temperature technological modules. Alternatively to classical non-selective annealing techniques, sub-microsecond laser annealing allows high temperature treatment of a sub-micrometer surface region while keeping the underneath structures at much lower temperature. In this contribution, we present recent advances in ultra-violet nanosecond laser annealing targeting monolithic 3D integration. Emphasis will be put on the demonstration of dopant activation in thin implanted SOI structures, simulating source and drain regions. Cu / ULK interconnects stability upon nanosecond laser annealing is also investigated.