SUSS, a leading manufacturer of equipment and process solutions for the semiconductor industry, has announced a strategic partnership with Ignite Next, a European deep-tech platform that connects industry leaders, startups, investors, and research institutions. The collaboration positions SUSS as the semiconductor equipment and process technology partner within the Ignite Next ecosystem, providing the company with early exposure to next-generation technologies and strategic growth opportunities that may extend beyond its Ambition 2030 horizon.
Ignite Next, founded by the former Intel Ignite leadership team and now independently operated, focuses on turning early-stage deep-tech ventures into globally competitive scale-ups. Its network includes major technology companies such as Infineon, Intel, and Synopsys, and it targets IP-intensive innovations in semiconductors, physical AI, and advanced computing. By joining this platform, SUSS gains a structured connection to a broad network of startups and entrepreneurs, complementing its existing innovation efforts driven by customer, research, and internal R&D collaboration.
The partnership matters because it gives SUSS early visibility into developments that could shape future semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging requirements. As the semiconductor equipment partner, SUSS will contribute its manufacturing and process expertise while participating in technology scouting, startup evaluations, expert exchanges, and innovation programs. This engagement is designed to help SUSS identify evolving customer needs, new application areas, and potential strategic growth opportunities beyond its traditional networks.
According to Burkhardt Frick, CEO of SUSS, the partnership complements the company's innovation foundation by connecting it with leading startups, technology companies, and investors. He noted that this exposure enables SUSS to anticipate future market requirements, evaluate new application fields, and strengthen its long-term strategic positioning. The collaboration also supports the industrialization and commercialization of promising new solutions, as SUSS will lend its expertise in semiconductor manufacturing and process engineering to help startups scale.
Markus Bohl, Co-Founder and CEO of Ignite Next, emphasized the importance of scaling breakthrough innovations, stating that SUSS helps founders make the leap from lab to fab. In return, SUSS gains a front-row seat to technologies that will shape the industry's next decade. This mutual benefit underscores the strategic value of the partnership for both parties and for Europe's deep-tech ecosystem.
For SUSS, headquartered in Garching, Germany, with approximately 1,500 employees worldwide and recent sales of around €500 million, the partnership represents additional strategic optionality. By establishing a structured connection to the global deep-tech ecosystem, SUSS broadens its perspective on future market developments and strengthens its ability to identify opportunities that may become relevant beyond 2030. The company operates production sites in Germany and Taiwan and development centers in Europe, Asia, and the US, and is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. More information is available at www.suss.com.
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