{"id":49068,"date":"2024-07-09T12:01:40","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T11:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=49068"},"modified":"2024-07-09T12:01:40","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T11:01:40","slug":"canada-invests-120m-to-support-semiconductor-manufacturing-and-commercialisation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/canada-invests-120m-to-support-semiconductor-manufacturing-and-commercialisation\/49068\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada invests $120m to support semiconductor manufacturing and commercialisation"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Canadian government has announced it will invest $120m to advance domestic semiconductor manufacturing and commercialisation capabilities.<\/h2>\n

Announced by Fran\u00e7ois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Canada will finance $120m into a semiconductor project led by CMC Microsystems (CMC) worth over $220m.<\/p>\n

Funding will be provided via the Strategic Innovation Fund<\/a> to create a pan-Canadian network of leading stakeholders from an array of fields.<\/p>\n

These stakeholders will help support semiconductor design, manufacturing and commercialisation, as well as develop cutting-edge sensor technology.<\/p>\n

Canada as a global semiconductor supplier<\/h3>\n

Canada is solidifying its position as a global leader in semiconductor supply, recognising their importance for security, economic growth, and technological advancement.<\/p>\n

Semiconductors are vital to Canadians’ daily lives and are integral to innovations across numerous industries, including automotive, telecommunications, and low-carbon technologies.<\/p>\n

The FABrIC network<\/h3>\n

The Fabrication of Integrated Components for the Internet’s Edge (FABrIC) network, supported by CMC, will enhance Canada’s semiconductor and smart sensor industries.<\/p>\n

This initiative will collaborate with CMC’s partners nationwide to:<\/p>\n