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A trusted
neutral convener

As the UK’s authority on compound semiconductor applications and commercialisation, our goal is to the bridge the gap between academia and industry, and help accelerate the transition of concepts and ideas into real-world applications and products.

As a trusted neutral convener, you can trust us to help bring your ideas to life.

The in-depth knowledge, practical know-how and vast experience of our team, coupled with our state-of-the-art facilities, will help develop solutions to your problems, improve the performance of your product and identify market opportunities and funding streams.

We are also at the centre of compound semiconductor clusters across the UK, making us the perfect partner to facilitate connections and partnerships with start-ups, universities, SMEs, large organisations and government.

Our added value

We provide you with a variety of additional services to help improve your product offering and speed up your route to market.

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Supply chain convening

We are independent, neutral and perfectly positioned to bring UK expertise together to build new supply chains and ecosystems to support your business.

We identify opportunities to develop new, and strengthen existing, supply chains through our participation in collaborative research and development (R&D) programmes, and our rich network of industry contacts.

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Funding opportunities

Our business development team has the extensive knowledge and experience of the UK funding landscape to identify suitable opportunities and collaborations for you.

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Bid writing

Our in-house bid team manages the writing and submission of project bids on behalf of our consortia.

With a proven track record of winning bids in the industry, the team brings you the in-depth knowledge of the systems, procedures and processes to ensure that each bid you are part of has every possible chance of success.

Our partners

Large organisations

As an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or Tier 1 organisation, we act as a neutral intermediary on your behalf to integrate you into collaborative research and development (CR&D) projects.

Through our extensive network, we can expose you to new ideas and innovations, and connect you with supply chain vendors working on next-generation compound semiconductor technologies.

We also de-risk the CR&D process for you when working with cutting-edge compound semiconductor technology.

Case study:

@FutureBEV

We provide you with access to our state-of-the-art labs and equipment to help design, test and validate your devices and products. We also integrate you into new and existing supply chains. We can also help identify suitable funding opportunities, work with you on proposals and introduce you to project partners.

Case study:

SPLICE

We help you develop products, set a strategy and get your business off to a successful start. We can help you identify and access new markets and find new collaborators, funding streams and customers. If ever we can’t help you directly, we’ll point you in the direction of someone who can.

Case study:

Carbon Forest Products

We can increase the impact of your research and accelerate the transition of compound semiconductor technologies to commercialisation. We provide you with access to our state-of-the-art equipment and design, testing and validation services.

We provide you with a unique insight into industry requirements, enabling you to direct your research projects accordingly and break down the barriers to commercialisation.

We also help identify grant opportunities and work on joint research projects.

We are actively engaged in the Researchers in Residence scheme and host several academics at CSA Catapult to work on research projects.

Case study:

AI power devices with Cardiff University

Our markets

Compound semiconductor devices are critical to a variety of established and emerging markets, from vehicle electrification and energy distribution to revolutionary quantum technologies.

Data centres

Compound semiconductors have the potential to drastically reduce the amount of energy consumed by data centres worldwide.

Energy distribution

Technology built using compound semiconductors will increase the efficiency of the UK’s energy grids by reducing energy transmission and conversion losses.

Telecoms

Compound semiconductors are providing a resilient, secure and energy efficient base from which data can be exchanged at lightning-fast speeds with no delays.

Transport

Compound semiconductors are significantly increasing the power performance of electric vehicles, making them lighter, more efficient and capable of travelling longer distances.

Quantum

Revolutionary quantum technologies are developing faster with more accurate and precise hardware built using compound semiconductors.

Our expertise

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Power electronics

Our world-leading team of experts has the know-how, experience and track record in developing and commercialising high-performing power electronics devices for automotive, energy and industrial applications.

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RF & microwave communications

Our radio frequency and microwave communications experts help optimise the performance and improve the energy efficiency of RF and microwave devices in future telecoms, space, defence and security industries.

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Photonics

We are experts in the design, modelling, characterisation and validation of photonics devices, from laser emitters to photonic integrated circuits and quantum hardware.

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Advanced packaging

We provide a unique capability in advanced packaging for UK industry. We deliver bespoke solutions to the many complexities associated with compound semiconductor devices.

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