CSconnected - final call of the £1M Supply Chain Development Programme
CSconnected has launched the fourth and final call of its £1M Supply Chain Development Programme, delivered in partnership with Cardiff Capital Region (CCR). The call is open to UK-based companies supporting the compound semiconductor sector, including advanced manufacturing services, engineering, industrial gases and chemicals, specialist design tools, fabless companies, and end-market system integrators.
Apply - Final Funding Call
- Grants up to £100,000 (50% intervention rate; 70% up to £30k for micro companies)
- 6–9 month projects
- Must demonstrate benefit to the South Wales cluster
- Awarded as MFA subsidies under the Subsidy Control Act 2022
- Deadline: Friday 17 April 2026 at 4pm
Join the Online Webinar – 11 March
An online overview of the final call, and practical guidance on preparing a strong submission.
Attend In-Person Supply Chain Supplier Day – Newport
Meet CSconnected cluster organisations, hear from key UK-based industry leaders and hear about the final call from CSconnected’s £1m Supply Chain Development Programme.
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£18.5m of new funding available from Innovate UK for UK semiconductor companies to accelerate their technologies into smart electronic platforms
Brilliant opportunity for UK businesses, specifically those focussed on tactical edge environments for automation and autonomy.
Example technologies include:
- integrated sensors
- secure processors
- AI hardware accelerators
- actuator drivers
- support components such as integrated power management