The National Microelectronics Institute (NMI) is the trade association representing the UK Electronic Systems, Microelectronics and Semiconductor communities, offering a number of benefits such as networking, and help with funding, skills development, and benchmarking.
What’s in it for you?
Its aim is to aid the continual development the industry by building a strong network and acting as a catalyst and facilitator for commercial and technological development.
Not-for-profit, funded by its members, NMI spans the supply chain. This includes electronic systems design and manufacturing, integrated device manufacturers and fabless semiconductor manufacturers, semiconductor foundries and suppliers, electronic design services, IP providers, research & academic institutions, as well as national and regional government agencies.
NMI’s work includes:
- Encouraging innovation, communication and collaboration through networking, funding, brokering and sign-posting activities
- Representing the Electronic Systems, Micro & Nano-electronics sectors to government, policy makers and public funding bodies
- Supporting skills development, education and training
- Improving operational efficiency through benchmarking and best practice initiatives
- Providing an industry-specific information flow
NMI welcomes collaborations on a national and global basis, in order to deliver the very best service to members and partners.
Membership
It’s for all organisations active in the Electronics Systems supply chain, from early-stage SMEs to large multi-nationals. This includes system integrators, electronic product companies, consultancies, IDM's, fabless semiconductor manufacturers, fablite design services, manufacturing, foundry, test equipment suppliers, failure analysis service suppliers, PCB design and manufacturers, universities, research organisations, EDA vendors, technical training vendors, and more.
Benefits
Having a dedicated organisation championing your sector ensures you can be seen and heard
However, there is so much more – especially for active participants, including:
- Membership and Attendance of all NMI operated Innovation and Excellence Networks (no additional fees)
- Attendance at all the Business Networks (no additional fees)
- Access to qualifying Best Practice Forums
- Dedicated member R&D funding and support service
- Access to the Members Area of the NMI website - includes materials from networks, surveys and reports
- Representation to Government, Policy Makers & Public Funding Bodies
- Advocacy - promoting the contribution of electronics to society and the economy
- Access to Education and Training Activities
- Publicity & Marketing Opportunities
- Access to the extensive NMI knowledge networks and resources
- Access to NMI's Legal Advice Helpline
- Access to NMI's Brokering and Signposting Services
- NMI's Regular Newsletter, Bulletins and Yearbook
- Administration of Emissions Monitoring to enable your company to benefit from the Climate Change Levy Rebate
How to join
You can find out the details of membership (including fees) and sign up easily on the NMI website.
NMI website