CSconnected Supply Chain Programme
CSconnected are deploying a £1M investment programme with Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) to drive the expansion of the semiconductor supply chain in South Wales, to boost jobs creation and GVA growth in Wales and the UK. Apply now!
Calls to action and opportunities list
Find here latest opportunities and calls to action for the semiconductor sector.
CSconnected Supply Chain Development Programme | CSconnected
CSconnected are deploying a £1M investment programme with Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) to drive the expansion of the semiconductor supply chain in South Wales, to boost jobs creation and GVA growth in Wales and the UK. Apply now!
APCUK: ARMD4 Advanced Route to Market Demonstrator 4
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £25 million for late stage R&D projects that help accelerate the UK transition to zero emission vehicles and towards a net zero automotive future. Closing date: 2 April 2025 11:00am
Welsh Government are participating in a number of business to business (B2B) exhibitions, conferences, trade missions and export market visits, in Wales, the UK and around the World to promote Wales and Wales based businesses. This will create opportunities for Wales-based businesses to participate with Welsh Government under the Wales banner at CENEX 2025. Exhibiting with Welsh Government can be a very cost-effective way to showcase your company, gain valuable contacts and identify potential business in this sector.
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £3 million for collaboration with Canadian SMEs on joint R&D projects. The aim of this competition is to stimulate the development and implementation of innovative technologies across a range of sectors and technology areas. Closing date: 16 April 2025 11:00am
Chips JU ECS R&D Calls: New opportunities & funding for semiconductor R&D with EU
The UK joined the Chips JU last year and a number of UK organisations were successful in securing funding during the 2024 ECS R&I call. These calls present a brilliant opportunity to make connections that we know can generate future customers and collaboration opportunities.
Phase 1 deadlines are on the 29 April 2025. The opportunities include both global calls and focused calls on RISC-V and heterogenous integration for automotives, and AI tools for automation.
Further funded CPD places through Cardiff Capital Region’s Cluster Development & Growth programme
The places – which must be used by the first week in March – are available for the following CPD short courses:
- Introduction to Etching for Semiconductor Manufacturing – a 2-day in-person course at the new CS² Compound Semiconductor Community Space, Newport, on 4th & 5th March (14 places available)
- Introduction to Compound Semiconductor Electronics: Parts 1 & 2 – a blended course (online and in-person) with the in-person session at Cardiff University’s SPARK building on the afternoon of 5th March (15 places available)
- Introduction to Compound Semiconductor Photonics – fully online (10 places available)
Apply for proof of concept to support the commercialisation of research to enable spinouts or social ventures, licencing or other commercialisation pathways. Applications from any disciplines are welcomed. No pre-existing UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding is required. The programme will not support discovery-driven research. You must be based at a UK research organisation. Closing date: 29 May 2025
Artificial intelligence, engineering biology and quantum technologies: highlight notice – UKRI
Apply for funding for the application of artificial intelligence (AI), engineering biology, and quantum technologies in biomedical research and development. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for MRC funding. Opening date: 12 March 2025 Closing date: 29 May 2025
SMART Flexible Innovation Support (FIS) | Business Wales (gov.wales)
The Welsh Government is building a stronger, fairer, greener country, with an economy based on fair work, sustainability and the sectors of the future. SMART Flexible Innovation Support (FIS) is open to any organisation wishing to engage in Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I), including the third sector, local authorities and health boards. Open ended
Academic-Industry Partnerships In Cardiff Capital Region
Jointly funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund and Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) the Academic-Industry Partnerships programme, part of the Cluster Development and Growth Programme, aims to bring together industry and academia to identify innovative solutions to enterprise challenges, particularly amongst micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Open ended
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Events
Find here upcoming events for the semiconductor sector.
Autolink 2025 | Welsh Automotive Forum
Wales Automotive Supply Chain Expo returns on Tuesday, 13th May 2025, at Cardiff City Stadium. As well as showcasing our Automotive Supply Chain and Industrial Partners, we will be exploring Wales’ automotive supply chain transition.
TechUK next Defence Spring Dinner will be held on 22 May 2025 in London.
Cambridge 6G Symposium | UKTIN 27-28 March 2025 / University of Cambridge
The event will bring together leading global experts from academia, industry, and government to explore the future of 6G technologies and their transformative potential. 27-28 March 2025, 09:30 - 17:00
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