SUSS partners with Ignite Next to advance semiconductor innovation

SUSS, a semiconductor equipment and process technology manufacturer, has entered into a strategic partnership with Ignite Next, a European deep-tech platform. The collaboration aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of breakthrough technologies by connecting industry leaders, startups, investors, and research institutions.

As the semiconductor equipment partner, SUSS will contribute its manufacturing expertise to the ecosystem. In exchange, the company gains early access to a network of startups and innovators focusing on fields such as semiconductors, physical AI, and advanced computing. This partnership is intended to help SUSS identify emerging customer needs and strategic growth opportunities for semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging, supporting its long-term objectives beyond 2030.

Ignite Next operates as a scale-up program under the boOst Startup Factory and already works with major technology companies including Intel, Infineon, and Synopsys.