Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult

CSA Catapult has put forward eight recommendations to support the UK government's industrial strategy. Our recommendations address current industry challenges and support the government’s growth mission.   1️⃣ Elevate the importance of the semiconductor sector by recognising semiconductors as a subsector of the industrial strategy 2️⃣ Create a National Semiconductor Institute to strengthen, lead and co-ordinate targeted activity across the UK 3️⃣ Co-ordinate long-term skills plans for semiconductors across UK and devolved governments to maintain and grow talent pools 4️⃣ Position the UK as a ‘semiconductor super cluster’ to drive UK growth and exports for the long term by establishing a £305m Semiconductor Challenge Fund 5️⃣ Grow existing semiconductor clusters to develop regional capability and support regional growth 6️⃣ Invest in compound semiconductor manufacturing and infrastructure 7️⃣ Prioritise UK semiconductors in public contracts for digital infrastructure and defence 8️⃣ Increase access to funding, improve regulation and strengthen IP 🔗 Read the full response here: https://lnkd.in/dZmQP2GR   Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Department for Business and Trade Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Innovate UK Catapult Network Western Gateway CSconnected Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government Invest Northern Ireland Technology Scotland National Manufacturing Institute Scotland The Scottish Government Wales Office/Swyddfa Cymru Northern Ireland Office   #NetZero #Telecoms #CompoundSemiconductors #Semiconductors #Technology #Innovation #IndustrialStrategy

📶 As one of the critical technologies needed to drive UK competitiveness, compound semiconductors underpin Future Telecoms. 🤝 To get to 6G and beyond, collaboration, coordination and investment are key. Find out more 👇 https://lnkd.in/epE7-kq4 #compoundsemiconductors #GaN #6G #FutureTelecoms #AI #datacentres #fibre #quantum #OpenRAN #optical #photonics #RF Nick S. | CSconnected

📢 JOB OPPORTUNITY: Are you able to lead and co-ordinate a team of engineers and technicians working on collaborative and commercial power electronics projects? ⚡You could be our new Principal Power Electronic Engineer helping us showcase the revolutionary impact of SiC and GaN devices. Find out more and apply now: https://lnkd.in/dAZXDZh6

Demand for data centres is set to rise exponentially - and the associated energy use would account for 10% of the world's electricity by 2030. Our report demonstrates the critical importance of adopting compound semiconductor technology to manage this. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ghvPpMJW

Ever wondered how we're helping to build the next generation of power electronics? From electric vehicles, to renewable energy supplies, industrial motors and power sources - we're testing the vital semiconductor devices that make the technology possible. ⚠️⚡Our unique analyser can measure high-voltage, high-current devices to ensure compliance and suitability and accelerate product development. Here's just one of our specialised capabilities helping industry today: https://lnkd.in/esZC367z

Today we say goodbye and thank you to our CEO Martin McHugh and wish him all the best on his retirement.   Martin has been an inspirational and inclusive leader to us all. He leaves a lasting legacy for the Catapult, building a reputation as an internationally trusted neutral convener, supporting the semiconductor ecosystem across the UK and making a significant impact on the economy and society.    A huge thank you from colleagues past and present, and everybody associated with CSA Catapult!

With our ground-breaking DER-IC facility we're ready with the expertise to support businesses in Power Electronics, Machines and Drives to scale up and accelerate their products to full commercialisation. Our equipment is unique in the UK and focused on multi-material 3D printing for advanced packages. ⚡🚗 Find out more about how we're Driving the Electric Revolution and how we can help 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNfrEppD DER Industrialisation Centres #BEV #NetZero #powerelectronics #advancedpackaging #semiconductors #3Dprinting

📍 Are you attending today's #NMIconf2025 in #Glasgow? Delegates are hearing impactful keynotes from industry experts, discovering the latest in compound semiconductor technology and exploring the exhibits and networking opportunities. NMI - National Microelectronics Institute | University of Strathclyde

⏪ Did you miss our recent webinar on Using AI to design high performing Power Electronics? 💻 Catch up now to find out how we're developing an innovative, AI-powered ‘design, build and test’ tool that will enable our customers to significantly reduce the design time of power electronics devices, leveraging high fidelity models that deliver the optimum solution for their product. 🔗 in the comments 👇 #powerelectronics #AI #semiconductor #advancedpackaging #machinelearning Catapult Network | CSconnected

🚀 CSA Catapult has been named one of the winners of the Quantum Missions pilot competition - part of a consortium that has secured a share of £12 million of funding from Innovate UK for our QUDITS2 demonstrator project. 💡 With our partners from Vector Photonics, Phlux Technology and the University of Bristol, we will look to develop a prototype quantum communications system, leveraging advanced photonics using qudits - higher dimensional states that can carry more information, with commercially-available components. ⚛️ This means getting closer than ever to optical links that carry far more data, and making commercially-viable quantum products a reality. 👇 Full story in the comments. Catapult Network | UK Research and Innovation #photonics #quantum #datacentres #AI #optical #qubits #qudits #data #semiconductors