The semiconductor industry is evolving rapidly, expanding opportunities for value-creating innovation in areas such as AI optimisation in fabs, advanced packaging and sustainability. As technology development and commercialisation become more complex, collaboration among stakeholders is becoming increasingly important and a key factor in competitiveness. Lam Research is accelerating ecosystem-building through Lam Capital, its corporate venture arm. Its venture competition connects promising semiconductor and deeptech startups with companies, investors and experts, offering finalists networking and a $250,000 investment offer for the winner.