Developing Semiconductor Hardware For Critical Technologies

The aim of this competition is to encourage exploration of feasibility for innovative ideas with the potential to advance semiconductor hardware that can contribute to the global competitiveness of the UK in the critical technologies.

Your project must comprehensively address the feasibility of an advancement in hardware design or fabrication that has the potential to significantly impact the effectiveness of UK businesses operating in one or more of the critical technology areas. Output should include technical and commercial feasibility and identify potential barriers to achieving traction in the market as well as the opportunities.

Your project can focus on one or more of the following:

• Novel semiconductor materials or designs or both
• Semiconductor fabrication techniques
• Manufacturing equipment innovation
• Multi-technology integration or interfacing
• Novel packaging materials and techniques
• Advanced packaging
• Thermal management
• Front-end-of-line processes
• Back-end-of-line processes
• In-line and end-of-line tests
• Development of Process Design Kits (PDKs)