CSconnected was one of the five finalists shortlisted for the Bhattacharyya Award Ceremony on 26th September at the Royal Academy of Engineering in London.Â
The prestigious Bhattacharyya Award celebrates the UK’s most impactful academic-industry partnerships that create talent pipelines, advance research and technology, and generate financial investment each year. The award is open to UK universities and colleges that demonstrate exemplary collaborations with industry, awarding a £25,000 cash prize to the winning team.Â
Representing the world’s first compound semiconductor cluster, CSconnected includes Cardiff University, Swansea University, the Compound Semiconductor Centre, and industry partners, including IQE plc, KLA Corp, Microchip Technology, Vishay Intertechnology, and Microlink. Cardiff Capital Region has been critical in the development of the cluster since 2017, investing heavily into CSconnected and the state-of-the-art CS Foundry to drive the cutting-edge production of compound semiconductors.Â
CSconnected were recognised for their significant contributions to research and innovation, further establishing South Wales as a global leader for compound semiconductor technology.Â
Congratulations to the winning team, The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) and The Boeing Company, and to all finalists for this fantastic achievement.Â
