“The design centre, which has received £2.5m in Welsh Government investment, funding from Cadence, and support from CSA Catapult, will create over 100 jobs for graduate students in the next five years,” according to the catapult. It “will provide training and a career path for graduates, apprentices and career changers to enter the semiconductor industry. There will be opportunities for graduates in electronic and electrical engineering, computer science and physics, helping to bridge the gap between university education and real-world job opportunities”.

Based at Centre 7 in Cardiff Gate, it will be a Cadence Design Centre operated by CSA Catapult, said the Catapult, and will also work with universities, start-ups and small businesses on projects, as well as helping UK semiconductor companies collaborate with European and US chip initiatives.

“Cadence is committed to promoting economic development in Wales,” Cadence v-p Rebecca Dobson. “We’re investing to support the high-tech industry in Wales.”