SEMI, the global electronics manufacturing supply chain association, and Silicon Catalyst, an accelerator focused exclusively on semiconductor innovation, announced a strategic partnership at SEMICON Taiwan 2026. The agreement, formalised through a signed MOU, is designed to give semiconductor hardware startups faster access to manufacturing ecosystems, investors and industry networks — areas of increasing urgency as AI-driven design cycles compress development timelines.
The partnership will initially activate in Taiwan, the Americas and Europe, with subsequent expansion to SEMI's full global membership base. SEMI members will gain visibility into Silicon Catalyst's startup portfolio, while Silicon Catalyst companies gain access to SEMI's worldwide network of member companies and investors. For European electronics manufacturers and advanced packaging suppliers, the initiative may open earlier engagement with emerging semiconductor process and materials startups relevant to next-generation assembly requirements.
Quelle: SEMICON Europa – https://www.semi.org/en/semi-press-release/semi-and-silicon-catalyst-aim-to-accelerate-global-semiconductor-innovation-with-strategic-partnership
