Explore growth opportunities in the semiconductors sector
Innovate UK is inviting ambitious UK-based innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working in the semiconductor sector to apply for three Global Business Innovation Programmes (GBIPs) focused on Japan, Switzerland, and Singapore. These programmes help businesses connect with international partners, explore market opportunities, and grow their innovation globally.
The programmes include
- a preparation phase
- a tailored five-day market visit to either Japan, Switzerland or Singapore
- post-visit support to help businesses build partnerships and scale globally
Each programme has a different focus area.
GBIP in Japan
Innovate UK is looking for innovative businesses that focus on delivering solutions in the following technology areas
- advanced packaging of semiconductors
- compound semiconductors
- semiconductor design/IP
To fall into the scope of this GBIP with Japan, the end use of your technology should be applicable to the following areas
- automotive
- photonics
- high powered computing / data centres
Find out more about this GBIP in Japan, and apply by Friday 12 September 2025.
GBIP in Switzerland
Innovate UK is looking for innovative businesses that focus on delivering solutions in the following technology areas
- equipment and process
- photonics, RF and quantum
- sensing
- power electronics
Find out more about this GBIP in Switzerland, and apply by Friday 19 September 2025.
GBIP in Singapore
Innovate UK is looking for innovative businesses that focus on delivering solutions in the following technology areas
- compound and WBG semiconductors
- advanced packaging
- photonicsand RF
- design/IP
- metrology
- manufacture/processing
Focus themes
- power
- telecoms
- sensors
- data Centres/HPC
Find out more about this GBIP in Singapore, and apply by Thursday 6 November 2025.
This series of GBIPs is being delivered by Innovate UK and funded by the UKRI Technology Missions Fund.
First published 20 August 2025
