techUK explores the UK plan for Chips at Hardware Pioneers Max 25

Across the 23-24th April, Hardware Pioneers MAX, a premier event for hardware and electronics taking place at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London, will bring together industry professionals, engineers, and leading technology brands to explore the latest advancements in hardware and IoT solutions. 

Taking place at 2pm on 24^th April, techUK will host a panel to discuss the progress of the UK's National Semiconductor Strategy, the updated UK Plan for Chips, and how the country can better position itself in a growing global industry.

The session will begin with a brief overview of the current semiconductor landscape and the government’s strategic goals. It will then turn to a panel discussion exploring how the UK can turn its existing strengths into technological leadership. Topics include overcoming barriers to growth, the government’s role in enabling commercialisation, and the importance of cross-border collaboration to strengthen the UK's position in the global supply chain.

UK plan for Chips blueprint

The event builds on techUK’s continued engagement with the semiconductor sector, including its work through the Chips Coalition. In February 2025, techUK published an updated review of its UK Plan for Chips – two years after the original report – calling for faster implementation of the government’s National Semiconductor Strategy.

As demand for semiconductors grows across consumer electronics, automotive, defence, healthcare, and Cloud infrastructure, the UK faces mounting pressure to secure its role in an industry forecast to exceed $1 trillion by 2030. techUK maintains that semiconductors are critical to the UK’s future economic growth and national resilience.

While the 2023 Strategy was welcomed for its strong vision, techUK has highlighted the need for more decisive action to move from planning to delivery. Its latest paper sets out three core missions for government: converting strengths into leadership, expanding access to investment, and forming strategic global partnerships.

To support these goals, techUK has proposed a six-point delivery plan focused on IP leadership, support for applied R&D and manufacturing, investment in advanced technologies, innovation enablement, workforce development, and stronger international ties.

The panel at Hardware Pioneers Max 25 will offer industry attendees a chance to engage directly with these proposals and explore how the UK can establish a more competitive and resilient semiconductor ecosystem.