WALES: WORLD-LEADING CLUSTER FOR COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTORS

Wales is home to the world’s first dedicated compound semiconductor cluster, where research, manufacturing and innovation come together to power the technologies of tomorrow.
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OpTIC Technology Centre

WHY WALES LEADS IN COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTORS

Wales offers unrivalled access to innovation funding, government support and collaborative research programmes designed to accelerate compound semiconductor growth. Our open, collaborative approach and 50-year track record in delivering complex technology make it an ideal location for ambitious companies seeking to innovate, scale, and lead in a fast-evolving landscape.

Case Studies

OpTIC Technology Centre

OpTIC Technology Centre

Precision Optical Systems

Wrexham University isn’t just building a bridge between academia and industry - it’s laying down a superhighway. Its state-of-the-art OpTIC Technology Centre in St Asaph has created a hi-tech home for start-ups in North Wales.

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Compound Semiconductors
Man in overalls on a production line

KLA

Driving Innovation in Wales' Semiconductor Cluster

KLA is a global leader in semiconductor process control and manufacturing technology, and its presence in Wales exemplifies our reputation as a hub for advanced engineering and innovation.

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Compound Semiconductors
microchip

MICROCHIP

Modular building

In an increasingly miniaturised world, Microchip's Advanced Packaging Services aim to make microelectronic products smaller, smarter, and more reliable.

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Compound Semiconductors
Howard Rupprecht, CSconnected

CSconnected

Powering a World-Leading Cluster

CSconnected is the world’s first compound semiconductor cluster, uniting leading companies, universities, and research institutions across South Wales.

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Compound Semiconductors
Semiconductor manufacturing

SKILLED TALENT AND R&D ECOSYSTEM IN WALES

South Wales is home to the world’s only dedicated compound semiconductor cluster, a global hub supported by a specialist supply chain, advanced testing partners, and leading academic expertise from Cardiff University and CS Connected. With strong Welsh Government backing, businesses benefit from R&D and capital grants, Smart Innovation and Skills Growth Wales programmes, fast-track funding and planning support, and close partnerships with Cardiff and Swansea Universities.

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