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UK's Battalion and Penn State launch research collaboration focused on national security
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Fusion42 · 14 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
UK-based Battalion Advanced Technology and Penn State University have launched a $6m research collaboration to develop advanced semiconductor platforms and high-temperature materials for next-generation energy, aerospace, and national security applications. The three-year project targets integration of gallium nitride semiconductors with high-performance substrates and development of oxidation-resistant alloys for extreme environments.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 4 sources have reported it between 2 Sep 2026 and 14 Sep 2026.
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The expansion of UK-US ties in semiconductor materials research opens funding and partnership opportunities for founders in wide-bandgap and high-temperature materials. You can leverage this to align your roadmap with government-backed national security priorities, gaining early access to advanced substrates and alloys.
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4 sources · first reported 2 Sep 2026 · latest 14 Sep 2026
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