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Accelerating the development of compound semiconductor technology and applications

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CSA Catapult is helping the UK become a global leader in compound semiconductor applications and commercialisation. 

We help deliver long-term benefit to the UK economy and accelerate UK economic growth in industries where applying compound semiconductors creates a competitive advantage and enables new products or end markets.  

Our state-of-the-art equipment, practical know-how and specialist expertise help businesses solve their problems when bringing compound semiconductor products to market, ultimately making those businesses — and the UK as a whole — more competitive. 

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UK economy

What we do
Our vision is for the UK to become a global leader in the commercialisation of compound semiconductor technology.  

Our primary focus is on Net Zero and Future Telecoms. These are areas where the market is the most attractive and where the UK can capitalise.  

We are playing a central role in building new supply chains, helping to foster innovation and investment, and creating highly skilled, well-paid jobs across the UK.  

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What are compound semiconductors?

Compound semiconductors are used to build next-generation electronic products. From the sensors in our smartphones to the motors in our cars, compound semiconductors are all around us.  

Compound semiconductors are playing a fundamental role in delivering Net Zero by improving energy efficiency across several industries and will also ensure that the UK has a resilient telecoms network in the future.  

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What is a Catapult?

Catapults are world-leading technology centres, designed to promote innovation, research and development in key sectors. We are one of nine Catapults that span over 50 locations in a UK-wide network.  
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What we do
We are a trusted neutral convener that can help bring your ideas to life and your products to market more quickly.

We provide access to state-of-the-art equipment and world-leading know-how to help start-ups, SMEs, large organisations and academia advance their compound semiconductor technologies.

 

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Case studies

Secure 5G: Building a more flexible, secure and affordable supply chain for future 5G
23/07/2024

Secure 5G: Building a more flexible, secure and affordable supply chain for future 5G

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@FutureBEV: Accelerating technologies for future battery electric vehicles
26/04/2024

@FutureBEV: Accelerating technologies for future battery electric vehicles

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