CSconnected at the APPG for Semiconductors Parliamentary Reception

11th February 2025

CSconnected was proud to participate in the recent APPG for Semiconductors Parliamentary Reception, a pivotal event in the ongoing effort to champion and strengthen the UK’s semiconductor industry. Our Chair, Wyn Meredith, and Director, Howard Rupprecht, joined industry leaders, policymakers, and academics in Westminster to highlight the sector’s economic significance and technological potential.

The event, chaired by Ruth Jones MP, welcomed over 30 MPs and Peers, alongside representatives from key industry players and cluster partners, including IQE, Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult, Vishay, Swansea University, among others. The Minister for AI, Feryal Clark, reaffirmed DSIT’s commitment to fostering growth in the UK semiconductor ecosystem.

CSconnected is the world’s first compound semiconductor cluster, driving innovation in a critical technology that underpins advancements in AI, quantum computing, and advanced manufacturing. By uniting industry, academia, and government, CSconnected plays a defining role in strengthening the UK’s position in this global market. With strong momentum behind the industry, continued collaboration will be essential in shaping its future and ensuring long-term success.

For more information about the APPG’s work, visit: https://www.appgsemcon.co.uk/