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Canada’s Semiconductor Council and CMC Microsystems Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Foster Collaborative Growth in Semiconductor Innovation 

Ottawa, ON | October 21, 2024: CMC Microsystems, Canada’s leading hardware accelerator and facilitator, is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Canada’s Semiconductor Council (CSC), a national semiconductor industry organization.

Through this MOU, CSC and CMC Microsystems have expressed their mutual commitment to working together on collaborative initiatives, leveraging both organizations’ strengths to enhance the country’s digital economy. Both parties believe that their combined efforts will bring benefits to the Canadian semiconductor ecosystem by fostering innovation and economic growth.  

“We’re excited to formalize our relationship with Canada’s Semiconductor Council. By working together, we can ensure that Canadian researchers, start-ups, and companies have access to the tools and expertise they need to innovate in a fast-moving global marketplace. This MOU is an important step in aligning our efforts to support the growth of Canada’s semiconductor ecosystem” said Gordon Harling, President and CEO of CMC Microsystems. 

Under the MOU, CSC and CMC Microsystems will collaborate to strengthen Canada’s semiconductor ecosystem by promoting each other’s roles through various channels and holding regular discussions to explore new opportunities and address sector challenges. Both organizations will share insights and knowledge by participating in each other’s advisory boards, with Paul Slaby and Gordon Harling taking seats on the respective Boards of Directors. 

Additionally, CSC and CMC Microsystems will support each other’s initiatives, further advancing innovation and growth within Canada’s semiconductor sector. 

“This collaboration with CMC Microsystems is a key part of our mission to build a resilient, competitive, and world-leading semiconductor industry in Canada. By joining forces, we can drive the national strategy for the sector and support the development of innovations that will power Canada’s digital economy,” said Paul Slaby, Managing Director of Canada’s Semiconductor Council. 

The partnership between CSC and CMC Microsystems marks a pivotal step in strengthening Canada’s leadership in the semiconductor ecosystem, building on the unique value each organization brings to the industry. 

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