<p>➀ Ed proposes molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) as a potential silicon replacement for 2D ICs, citing its high current density, tunable bandgap, and compatibility with silicon; </p><p>➀ He devises a government-backed scheme offering 50% R&D tax credits, 75% income tax relief for investors, and public funding for imec licenses to attract MoS2 startups and global research talent; </p><p>➂ While the initiative aims to position the UK as a tech leader in 2D ICs, Ed personally profits by vetting applications based on undisclosed inducements, making MoS2 a lucrative venture for him.</p>