The UK published its long-awaited semiconductor strategy last month to a mixed reception from the tech industry. One of those “frustrated” by the strategy is Dr Simon Thomas, co-founder and CEO of Paragraf, a British firm commercialising graphene-based electronics. In this episode of the UKTN Podcast, Thomas explains what the semiconductor strategy gets right – and what it gets wrong.
Cambridge-based Paragraf specialises in graphene-based electronics, a material with highly promising capabilities that could prove to be the perfect alternative to silicon in electronic devices due to its conductivity and power efficiency. It has raised more than $85m in funding.
During the 30-minute episode, the Paragraf chief tells UKTN Podcast host Jane Wakefield how graphene could be used to produce chips that “operate 1,000 times faster than [in] today’s computers”.
Thomas – who has a background in physics, engineering and material science – also delves into the “interesting process” of Paragraf acquiring US chip firm Cardea Bio, which closed in May 2023, and the company’s expansion plans for 2023.
Listen to the full episode with the Paragraf boss here, along with all previous episodes of the UKTN Podcast.
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