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UK funds equipment for testing and improving semiconductors

The UK government has earmarked £16.6 million through Innovate UK to purchase "open-access tools" and equipment for researchers and businesses to test and make semiconductors. It will also help improve chips for electric cars and other net zero technologies.

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