Australian Semiconductor Sector Study: Capabilities, opportunities and challenges for increasing NSW’s participation in the global semiconductor value chain
This study, conducted by The University of Sydney Nano Institute for the Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer, examines Australia’s semiconductor sector’s capabilities, needs and opportunities, and is based on over 100 one-on-one and group interviews with sector leaders.
The primary objective of the study was to determine if, where and how NSW and Australia might more meaningfully participate in the global semiconductor value chain. The methodological approach was to establish two primary streams of questions:
- The first set of questions and analysis focused on ascertaining NSW and Australia’s current participation in the sector across the whole value chain and where inhibitors to semiconductor-related business addition and growth arise, including barriers to entry.
- The second set of questions and analysis sought to evaluate, place and project NSW and Australia’s existing and potential participation in the semiconductor sector in terms of global competitiveness. This included assessing capability and ‘assets’, global market dynamics across a range of value chain positions and end markets, and prospective global market discontinuities where Australia may be well positioned to carve out a niche or leading position.
Final Report
Contact
If you wish to contact the Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer about the Australian Semiconductor Sector Study, please email:
nswchiefscientist@chiefscientist.nsw.gov.au