ChipStart UK @ Cardiff

Forming, Storming, Norming & Performing for Semiconductor Startups

​Powering, Connecting and Sensing the Future
28th October, Cardiff University

​Silicon Catalyst is thrilled to host the latest edition of our renowned FSNP Semiconductor Startups series, themed on the strength and innovation around Compound Semiconductors.

​We are hosting in collaboration with Cardiff University’s Optoelectronics and RF departments, and we are shining the spotlight on compound semiconductors and the world-class innovation emerging from Cardiff and the South Wales semiconductor cluster.

​Join us for an afternoon of big ideas, breakthrough technologies, startup innovation and high-value networking across the UK semiconductor ecosystem.

• ​Meet ChipStart UK’s newest cohort of 11 exciting and ambitious semiconductor startups
• ​Discover cutting-edge Cardiff University research, from VCSELs for quantum technologies to GaN innovations for security and high-speed connectivity
• ​Hear the Welsh semiconductor story and how South Wales has developed into a globally significant semiconductor cluster
• ​Connect with founders, researchers, investors and industry leaders from across the UK ecosystem
• ​Join the debate on what comes next and what it will take for the UK and South Wales to remain globally competitive

​From power and connectivity to sensing, quantum technologies and next-generation applications, together we’ll explore where compound semiconductor innovation is heading - and connect the people and companies helping to take it there.

​Where: Translational Research Hub, Cardiff University, Maindy Road, Cardiff CF24 4HQ
When: 12:30-17:30, Wednesday 28th October

​Agenda:

​12:30: Registration & Networking Lunch

​13:30: Welcome & Opening Remarks - Prof Carrie Lear (Cardiff University), Sean Redmond (Silicon Catalyst.UK)

​13:50: Keynote: Sam Evans (Vishay Intertechnology)

​14:10: Keynote: Overview of Cardiff Research - Peter Smowton (Institute for Compound Semiconductors)

​14:25: Keynote: The Welsh Semiconductor Story: From Heritage to Global Leadership - Howard Rupprecht (CS Connected)

​14:40: Startup Showcase: ChipStart UK Cohort #4

​15:40: Coffee & Networking Break

​16:10: Cardiff University Research Showcase
VCSELs for Quantum Technology - Dr Samuel Shutts
Gallium Nitride (GaN) Innovations in Security and High-Speed Connectivity - Prof Khaled Elgaid

​16:30: Keynote: Joshua Western (Space Forge)

​16:45: Panel Discussion: Building a World-Class Semiconductor Ecosystem
Caroline O'Brien (CSA Catapult)
Peter Smowton (Cardiff University)
Wyn Meredith (CSconnected)
Rodney Pelzel (IQE)
Joshua Western (Space Forge)
Miles Kirby (Deeptech Labs)

​17:30: Concluding Remarks & Close (Sean Redmond)

​For those who want to continue discussions after the event, we will be retiring to a nearby pub (probably The Woodville) after the event finishes.

​Places are limited and we expect this event to be fully subscribed, with a waitlist in operation, so please register your attendance as soon as possible to secure your place.