THE FUTURE BELONGS TO THOSE WHO INNOVATE

Our vision is for Canada to be home to a globally-critical, world-leading, wealth and employment generating, vibrant, and sustainable III – V compound semiconductor industry.

Our goal is to build the first ecosystem to foster the development of compound semiconductor technology in Canada.

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The unique opportunity

Canada is witnessing a mass exodus of native talent in the semiconductor hardware industry. However, demand for consumer products requiring complex compound semiconductor devices is soaring, and will continue to do so. We will need to source these devices from somewhere if we’re to remain competitive.

Canada is faced with a choice:

Become a consumer, at the mercy of the cost, availability and timescales of other global players
Or build an ecosystem to retain our talent and IP, develop cutting-edge designs, and become known as the go-to source for compound semiconductors

Our Solution

SECTR is developing Canada’s industry recognized training organization supporting semiconductor industry ecosystem with leading edge talent needed to succeed and grow in the high tech world.

Become a Member: Access exclusive resources, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Collaborate with Us: Partner on research projects that push the boundaries of semiconductor technology.
Support Our Mission: Work with us to develop leading edge companies, talent and technology in Canada

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SECTR’S
ECOSYSTEM FOR TRAINING & RESEARCH

SECTR is developing and delivering training that specifically addresses the talent needs of the semiconductor industry. SECTR will offer industry-recognized certification programs for post-secondary graduates and industry employees to fulfill the needs of industry for skilled talent with a curriculum defined by industry and led by industry veterans, industry (tool) vendors and academics to ensure graduates are job-ready.

HOW WILL CANADA BENEFIT?

Accelerate
Time to
Market

Reduce the time and cost of R&D, testing, and prototype development
Increase access to training and research for the next generation of Canada’s design engineers

Improve Product Design

Provide the capabilities to quickly refine products, manufacture prototypes, and test new designs
Foster an environment of innovation

Raise Canada’s Profile

Position us on the world stage as the go-to location for early-stage compound semiconductor technology
Retain local talent
Attract international talent and investment
Protect IP

Our Partners

Canadian start-ups and multinationals in semiconductor design, development, and deployment are joining us to make this ecosystem a reality. They recognize that if we do nothing to foster early-stage prototyping and characterization, Canada will fall further behind the rest of the world.

These companies are looking to address the current supply chain issues of:

Astronomical prototyping costs, long lead times, and the lack of production facilities
Being unable to develop our own IP
Losing Highly Qualified Personnel to other countries

Commercial production facilities are ready to expand but don’t have trained personnel to do so. Post Secondary institutes lack much of the equipment and training capabilities to produce the Highly Qualified Personnel needed to develop, design and support industry.

WE CAN SOLIDIFY OUR REPUTATION AS EXPERTS IN COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTORS FOR PHOTONICS, BUT WE NEED YOU.

Will you join us in putting Canada on the map?

Join us in shaping the future of semiconductor technology

Whether you’re an industry professional, researcher, student, or simply curious, there are many ways to get involved!