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<p>The Government recognises the importance of semiconductor technology to the global
economy. Semiconductors are a fundamental enabling technology for electronic devices
and the UK holds strengths in critical aspects of the advanced semiconductor supply
chain, including semiconductor design.</p><p>On behalf of the government, DCMS has
been reviewing its approach to the UK’s global semiconductor sector and intends to
set out its support for the sector in the forthcoming UK Semiconductor Strategy. This
will build on existing HMG support for innovation and infrastructure such as the Driving
the Electronic Revolution challenge and the National Epitaxy Facility amongst others.</p><p>Domestically,
the government is exploring how we can further support the UK semiconductor industry,
protecting and growing existing UK capabilities, and seizing new opportunities - including
in semiconductor design, compound chips, and academic research in related fields.
We are also collaborating closely with international partners to capitalise and strengthen
the UK’s competitive advantage and improve long term resilience within the global
semiconductor ecosystem, recognising that the challenges facing the sector cannot
be solved by the UK alone.</p><p> </p>
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