Businesses, researchers and innovators working in the semiconductor sector can learn more about funding, technical support and opportunities for collaboration through a series of online webinars organised by Innovate UK Business Connect.
The Understanding the UK Semiconductor Ecosystem webinar series aims to help organisations navigate the UK’s semiconductor landscape and identify the expertise, facilities and networks available to support innovation and growth.
Delivered as part of the Semiconductor Global Innovation Network (GIN), the three-part series brings together organisations involved in shaping and supporting the UK’s semiconductor industry.
The webinars will explore the UK’s semiconductor strategy, the roles of government, academia and industry, and the support available to businesses looking to develop and commercialise new technologies.
The series will cover:
- Understanding the organisations involved in the UK semiconductor ecosystem
- Identifying funding opportunities, technical expertise and specialist facilities
- Accessing government programmes and innovation initiatives
- Finding partners to support research, development and commercialisation
- Exploring opportunities for collaboration and international growth
- Building connections across the semiconductor industry
The sessions are aimed at startups, SMEs, scaleups, researchers, universities, investors and established businesses seeking to better understand the sector and access relevant support.
The webinar schedule is as follows:
- Tuesday 6 October 2026, 9am–11am – Recording now available
- Wednesday 11 November 2026, 9am–11am – Online webinar
- Wednesday 2 December 2026, 9am–11am – Online webinar
The first webinar has already taken place, with a recording and presentation slides available through the event page.
The remaining sessions will provide further opportunities to hear from organisations supporting the development of the UK semiconductor industry.
The series forms part of the Semiconductor Global Innovation Network, which supports connections and collaboration between the UK semiconductor sector and international partners.
