SILICAN

The Semiconductor Industry Leadership and Innovation Canada Action Network (SILICAN) has unveiled its inaugural policy report, offering a roadmap for strengthening Canada’s semiconductor sector.

Comprising chip industry and postsecondary associations, SILICAN collaborates with federal and provincial governments to advance the industry’s interests.

In response to the United States’ efforts to bolster its chip industry, SILICAN’s report suggests Canada should focus on compound semiconductors, photonics, and packaging.

The report calls for expanding the National Research Council’s Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre, targeted investments via the Strategic Innovation Fund, and support for chip talent development.

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Canada’s semiconductor industry experts and organizations have formed SILICAN, the Semiconductor Industry Leadership and Innovation Canada Action Network.

SILICAN brings together leading entities such as the Council of Canadian Innovators, CMC Microsystems, Optonique, ISEQ, the Alliance for Semiconductor Innovation, Canada’s Semiconductor Council, U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities, and the Canadian Innovation Network.

They aim to advocate for industry priorities and develop a made-in-Canada action plan. SILICAN will collaborate with federal and provincial governments to grow the national semiconductor industry, attract investment, and secure supply chains.

A kickoff event is planned to engage government and industry partners.

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