The Opportunity

Semiconductors underpin almost every modern technology from Al and data centres to smart phones, from electric vehicles to smart grids.

The UK has a rich history of semiconductor discovery and innovation, and today we are building on world-class research, design capability and a thriving start-up ecosystem to create the technologies of tomorrow.

Our goal is to unlock the full potential Of the UK semiconductor sector by maximising its opportunity, growth, international reach and impact - scaling what the UK does best, building successful, high-growth companies.

Why the UK?

The UK is a global hub for high-value semiconductor innovation, with strengths across design, advanced materials, photonics, and emerging compute

We combine:

World-leading research and IP
A strong start-up and scale-up heritage
Global connectivity and investment potential
Specialisms aligned to the fastest-growing semiconductor markets

UK strengths at a glance

Growth

$1Tn technology market in the UK.

The UK tech market is currently worth $1T. We have the capability to build more high-growth UK semiconductor companies and help them scale globally.

Excellence

Four of the global top 10 universities

The UK is home to 4 of the world's top 10 universities, creating a deep pipeline of research, talent and breakthrough innovation.

Opportunity

3rd largest VC market in the world

The UK is the 3rd largest VC market in the world, creating a strong foundation for investment, scale-up and international collaboration.

Some of the worlds leading semiconductor innovators are UK based

The fastest-growing semiconductor markets

The next decade of semiconductor growth will be driven by three major forces, where the UK has proven expertise and a strong base of research, companies and innovation.

The Opportunity

Semiconductor Markets

AI

Design · Edge · Data Centers

$700B

Estimated size of the AI chip market by 2033 - double the size of the entire semiconductor sector today.

Semiconductor Markets

Quantum Compute

Design · Edge · Data Centers

$20.2B

The quantum computing market is predicted to reach $20.2B bo 2030.

Semiconductor Markets

Electrification

Automotive · Smart Grid · Renewable Energy

$96.9B

Projected automotive semi market by 2029

Success Stories

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Paragraf

Scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices using standard manufacturing processes

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Scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices using standard manufacturing processes

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Scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices using standard manufacturing processes

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Scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices using standard manufacturing processes

Paragraf

Scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices using standard manufacturing processes

Paragraf

Scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices using standard manufacturing processes

Paragraf

Scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices using standard manufacturing processes

Paragraf

Scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices using standard manufacturing processes

Paragraf

Scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices using standard manufacturing processes

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Cambridge based Paragraf scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices

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Cambridge based Paragraf scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices

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Cambridge based Paragraf scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices

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UK specialist expertise

The UK has globally recognised strengths in three high-growth semiconductor domains:

Including AI, edge compute and quantum-enabling technologies, creating the compute power of the future.

$450Bn

Projected next-generation computing market by 2030

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The UK Semiconductor Centre exists to help the sector move faster, work together more effectively, and grow the UK's global presence and impact.

World-leading UK chip innovation— ready to scale

Why the UK?

UK strengths at a glance

Growth

$1Tn technology market in the UK.

Excellence

Four of the global top 10 universities

Opportunity

3rd largest VC market in the world

Some of the worlds leading semiconductor innovators are UK based

The fastest-growing semiconductor markets

The Opportunity

Semiconductor Markets

AI

$700B

Semiconductor Markets

Quantum Compute

$20.2B

Semiconductor Markets

Electrification

$96.9B

Success Stories

Scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices using standard manufacturing processes

Scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices using standard manufacturing processes

Scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices using standard manufacturing processes

Scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices using standard manufacturing processes

Scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices using standard manufacturing processes

Scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices using standard manufacturing processes

Scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices using standard manufacturing processes

Scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices using standard manufacturing processes

Scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices using standard manufacturing processes

Cambridge based Paragraf scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices

Cambridge based Paragraf scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices

Cambridge based Paragraf scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices

UK specialist expertise

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World-leading UK chip innovation— ready to scale

Why the UK?

UK strengths at a glance

Growth

$1Tn technology market in the UK.

Excellence

Four of the global top 10 universities

Opportunity

3rd largest VC market in the world

Some of the worlds leading semiconductor innovators are UK based

The fastest-growing semiconductor markets

The Opportunity

Semiconductor Markets

AI

$700B

Semiconductor Markets

Quantum Compute

$20.2B

Semiconductor Markets

Electrification

$96.9B

Success Stories

Scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices using standard manufacturing processes

Scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices using standard manufacturing processes

Scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices using standard manufacturing processes

Scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices using standard manufacturing processes

Scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices using standard manufacturing processes

Scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices using standard manufacturing processes

Scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices using standard manufacturing processes

Scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices using standard manufacturing processes

Scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices using standard manufacturing processes

Cambridge based Paragraf scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices

Cambridge based Paragraf scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices

Cambridge based Paragraf scaling graphene-based semiconductor devices

UK specialist expertise

Future Compute

Photonics

Advanced Packaging

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