UK Innovation Zones

University · Cardiff & South Wales

Cardiff University

Research profile

Research strengths

  • Compound semiconductor research
  • Catalysis and chemistry
  • Neuroscience and mental health

Innovation & doctoral centres

  • Institute for Compound Semiconductors
  • Cardiff Catalysis Institute

Specialist facilities

  • Compound semiconductor cleanroom
  • Translational research hub

Working with this university

Commercialisation and industry routes.

Cardiff anchors the CSconnected compound semiconductor cluster alongside regional manufacturers.

Connected ecosystem

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Relevant proposed UKIZ mission

Proposed by UKIZ · not a government designation

Sources

  • Organisation's own published material
  • UK Research and Innovation

Last verified: 15 August 2026

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