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.
Established specialist supply chain
Government support for funding, talent, and infrastructure
Academic expertise driving global research
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
Precision Optical SystemsWrexham 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.
KLA
Driving Innovation in Wales' Semiconductor ClusterKLA 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.
MICROCHIP
Modular buildingIn an increasingly miniaturised world, Microchip's Advanced Packaging Services aim to make microelectronic products smaller, smarter, and more reliable.
CSconnected
Powering a World-Leading ClusterCSconnected is the world’s first compound semiconductor cluster, uniting leading companies, universities, and research institutions across South Wales.
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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Inside Stories
This is Wales: Fuelling the Next Global Tech Revolution
This is the story of Wales, and its emergence as a global force in compound semiconductors. A sector quietly supporting the devices, networks, and breakthroughs that will define the world for us all in the next century.
Explore C7: Wales’ Hub for Semiconductor Innovation
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