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Recommendation
Fifth Report - The semiconductor indust…
Accepted in Part
We recommend that the forthcoming Semiconductor Strategy should include: • An analysis of the semiconductor production and supply chain, recognising different characteristics for different subsectors of the industry, and areas of strength and weakness; • A heatmap, showing where different semiconductor industries and niches are located within the UK, and …
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We recommend that the forthcoming Semiconductor Strategy should include: • An analysis of the semiconductor production and supply chain, recognising different characteristics for different subsectors of the industry, and areas of strength and weakness; • A heatmap, showing where different semiconductor industries and niches are located within the UK, and how they are positioned in relation to the supply of relevant skills, equipment, research capability, and in relation to other factors valued by firms in those industries; and • An account of which industries in the UK and which key products are dependent upon a secure supply of semiconductors at reasonable cost. • In addition, we recommend that the Government produces a risk and resilience strategy for the semiconductor industry alongside its Semiconductor Strategy, as a matter of urgency.
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Government response AI summary
The government will publish semiconductor resilience guidance, undertake crisis and contingency planning exercises, work with external suppliers, and evaluate the UK’s future domestic semiconductor manufacturing needs as part of a commissioned research project, falling short of the comprehensive analysis and heatmap requested.
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Department for Business and Trade
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Recommendation
Fifth Report - The semiconductor indust…
Accepted in Part
We recommend that the Government’s Semiconductor Strategy consider scope for development of the UK semiconductor industry in the following fields: • Intellectual property and design; • Supporting the design chain for leading edge node chips; • Matching UK manufacturing capability to UK design capability; • Developing manufacturing processes for silicon …
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We recommend that the Government’s Semiconductor Strategy consider scope for development of the UK semiconductor industry in the following fields: • Intellectual property and design; • Supporting the design chain for leading edge node chips; • Matching UK manufacturing capability to UK design capability; • Developing manufacturing processes for silicon semiconductors; • Development of existing strengths in compound and advanced material semiconductors, to meet demand in emerging markets; • Facilitating the construction of new fabs, including consideration of an open access fab in the South Wales cluster. (Paragraph 94) The semiconductor industry in the UK 41
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Government response AI summary
The government aims to double down on areas of UK expertise, maintain its lead in chip design and IP, and build a foothold in future semiconductor technologies, but does not commit to all the fields suggested in the recommendation, specifically regarding development of manufacturing processes …
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Department for Business and Trade
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Recommendation
Fifth Report - The semiconductor indust…
Accepted in Part
The Government must not overlook the semiconductor industry. Whilst we recognise the difficult fiscal picture in the UK, we call on Ministers to set up a new sector deal as the vehicle to work with industry to agree UK priorities and the best use of any public funds or support. …
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The Government must not overlook the semiconductor industry. Whilst we recognise the difficult fiscal picture in the UK, we call on Ministers to set up a new sector deal as the vehicle to work with industry to agree UK priorities and the best use of any public funds or support. This could be via additional funding or guarantees made available via the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult, Innovate UK or the British Business Bank. The British Business Bank should lead on scale-up investment and capital investment from public and private sources, whilst the Catapult should continue to bridge the gap between research and industry, to support start-ups.
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Government response AI summary
The government is reviewing its approach to supporting the growth of technology companies, including in the semiconductors sector, and will build on existing R&D spending through a commitment to up to £200 million in funding for research and development across the current spending review period. …
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Department for Business and Trade