Intel Ignite’s Post

🚀 The countdown for Infineon Technologies #Startup Day in #Dresden on June 18 is on. To shorten the wait, we are already introducing you to a few of the startups that will be presenting their ideas on our stage. Today we asked QuantumDiamonds a few questions to get to know them better: 💡What is the problem you are solving? Current trends such as advanced packaging and backside power delivery are based on new chip architectures that are very difficult to test using conventional methods.   🔍 What is your solution? QuantumDiamonds is developing a quantum sensor that can be used to measure the smallest currents in ICs in order to detect electrical faults.   🤖 How is your solution revolutionizing semiconductor manufacturing? We help the semiconductor industry accelerate the time-to-market of next-generation chips by enabling unique, reliable and accurate testing. Click https://lnkd.in/dgC5wiBW to learn more about QuantumDiamonds or meet them live at the Startup Day in Dresden on June 18th. If you want to participate in the event please send us a mail to startups@infineon.com Julian Haslberger Dr. Nico Herzberg Marcus Dankelmann Claudia Lenk

qScire Signs Historic Agreement with TSMC, Consolidating its Position as a Key Player in the Global Microchip Industry Santiago, Chile – February 26, 2024 – qScire, a Chilean startup pioneering in the development of solutions based on scientific principles for microchip design, proudly announces the signing of a commercial agreement with TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited), the world's largest company in the field. This historic milestone marks a turning point not only for our company’s journey but also for scientific-based startups in Chile. A journey of success and recognition Since its founding a few years ago, qScire has achieved significant milestones, not only for the company itself but also for the Chilean startup ecosystem. Among these achievements are the allocation of ANID-CORFO funds through its StartupCiencia program for the development of its technology and business model, collaboration with key market players such as Applied Materials, recognition by prestigious entities in Taiwan like the TIE Award and the Garage+ program—all facilitated by the support of ProChile Taiwan—and now, the signing of this historic agreement with TSMC. A milestone for Chile The signing of this agreement with TSMC represents a commercial success for qScire and signifies a milestone for Chile's technological development. For the first time, a Chilean company providing technological solutions establishes a direct commercial relationship with the Taiwanese giant, opening new opportunities for the country in a strategic industry like microchips. A promising future In a world where artificial intelligence and other technological advancements make the microchip industry increasingly strategic, the participation of companies like ours enables Chile to enter this global stage and explore new opportunities. This milestone marks a new chapter in qScire's history, but it does not signify the end of its journey. The founding team is set to establish themselves in Canada for a month to forge new commercial ties, facilitated and organized by ventureLAB. qScire is committed to developing innovative solutions that drive the global microchip industry forward. With a passionate and talented team, the company is poised for a future of sustained growth, leaving a mark on the global technological landscape. #chip #chips #semiconductor #semiconductors #Taiwan #Chile #tech #technology #ic #icdesign #microchip #microchips Fernando Schmidt Hernandez Marco Mezger DIGITIMES Asia

"Only three companies in the world — Intel, Samsung and TSMC — are capable of mass producing chips powerful and small enough for today’s advanced mobile technologies." Worth reading from the FT. This is part of the foundation for our investment thesis at REFASHIOND Ventures: The Industrial Transformation Fund. Our Investment Thesis: REFASHIOND Ventures: The Industrial Transformation Fund invests in early stage startups refashioning legacy industries through Data & AI, Advanced Materials, Advanced Manufacturing, & Next Generation Supply Chains; Defensible through economic moats. At most venture capital firms, Industrial Transformation & Supply Chain Technology is a tiny, emerging “area of interest” . . . At REFASHIOND Ventures: The Industrial Transformation Fund, it’s our entire world. Join us. #IndustrialTransformation #SupplyChain #Innovation #Technology #Startups #VentureCapital #MicroChips #AdvancedManufacturing

DVCon India 2024 Attended an insightful panel discussion on “Strengthening India’s Fab Ecosystem: The Critical Role of the Design Community". The conversation emphasized how design innovation can fuel the growth of India’s semiconductor manufacturing industry, from research to production. Key takeaways: - Collaboration between design and fab teams is crucial to drive efficiency and scalability. - A robust talent pipeline and continuous upskilling in design capabilities are needed to remain competitive globally. - Fostering an ecosystem of startups, academia, and industry to push boundaries in chip design and production. Excited to see the strides India is making towards becoming a global semiconductor hub, and the pivotal role the design community will play in shaping this future. #FabEcosystem #Semiconductor #Innovation #DesignCommunity #TechLeadership

Recently, NVIDIA has been making headlines for its advancements in GPUs, AI, and high-performance computing solutions. Do you know that NVIDIA's path to stunning success runs through Israel? The company’s CEO Jensen Huang recently stated, "We will continue to invest heavily in Israel." NVIDIA employs approximately 4,000 people in Israel across seven R&D centers. In May 2024, the company also announced its plans to purchase two Israeli startups: Deci and Run:AI. Despite facing challenges from the start, Israel has become a hub for innovation, hosting over 500 R&D centers for multinational corporations, including many Fortune 500 companies. This remarkable concentration of talent and cutting-edge research underscores Israel's significant impact on global technological advancements and showcases its contributions even when they often go unrecognized. #timetostandupforisrael #nvidia #israel

🚀 PentaBind Joins NVIDIA Inception We're excited to announce that PentaBind has joined NVIDIA Inception (https://lnkd.in/gT-_isTy), a program designed to nurture startups revolutionising industries through technological advancements. As an AI-based drug discovery startup specialising in aptamer technologies, joining NVIDIA Inception will enable us to harness advanced AI and computing tools ⚙️ to accelerate our drug discovery process and enhance our computational research capabilities 🧬. Being part of this program grants us access to NVIDIA's latest resources, including software development kits, libraries, and tools 🛠️, as well as comprehensive technical training and support from NVIDIA experts 🧑💻. This collaboration provides an incredible opportunity to accelerate our AI-driven aptamer drug discovery platform and positively impact cancer therapeutics. "We are delighted to join NVIDIA Inception. This program presents a fantastic opportunity to accelerate our AI-driven aptamer drug discovery platform and make a significant impact on cancer therapeutics," said PentaBind CEO Rory Ryan. NVIDIA Inception supports startups with benefits like Deep Learning Institute credits 📚, preferred pricing on NVIDIA hardware and software 💻, and technological assistance, providing the tools to grow and innovate. 👉 Learn more at pentabind.com. #AI #DrugDiscovery #Aptamers #NVIDIAInception #tech #techbio #ai #startups #drugdiscovery #aptamers #oligos #generativeai #biotech #community #pharma #artificialintelligence #venturecapital #startups

I had the pleasure of attending the Silicon Catalyst UK ChipStart UK event at the Institute of Directors (IoD) yesterday and was impressed at how busy the event was, great work Sean Redmond and the team! This demonstrated the wealth of interesting new ideas coming out of the UK semiconductor scene and the many promising new #semis #startups. We saw pitches from the following companies in Cohort 1 (In alphabetical order): Blueshift Memory "A proprietary new architecture design enabling up to 1000x faster memory access" Finchetto "The world's first entirely passive, packet aware, network switch" HiDRA Vision "The future of inspection for compound semiconductors" HyperCIM Ltd "enabling enterprise software efficiency through unified compute and memory" Literal Labs - "a new generation of energy efficient AI" MintNeuro - enabling "scalable, less invasive, and more accessible neural implants" RED Semiconductor - "developing ground breaking microprocessor architectural improvements" VISC = Vector Instruction Set Computing Singular Photonics - "Imaging Time: The Forth Dimension" Vaire Computing "developing near-zero energy chips with reversible computing Wave Photonics "using computational techniques to accelerate integrated photonics design" More details can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gNHQtzsq

⌛ Only a few days left to apply for the AIC T-Hub Foundation's Semiconductor Program – ChipIn Cohort 3! ChipIn is a platform for scaling your innovation, accessing cutting-edge resources, and connecting with the right mentors and investors. If you’re an early-stage semiconductor startup with a prototype, this is your opportunity to apply. ⚙️ Get access to MPW Shuttle Services to prototype and test your Semicon designs. 🏭 Gain access to semiconductor foundries to manufacture your IC prototypes. 🛠️ Get free EDA tools to design and validate your Semicon solutions. 📈 Receive tailored guidance for sales & market positioning. Selected startups have benefited from this transformative program, cutting down costs, securing partnerships, and gaining the support needed to grow. 🔗 Apply now and be part of India’s semiconductor revolution: https://bit.ly/4dyaS1m Rajesh Kumar A. | Vijay Bawra | Rajesh D (Raj) | Dr. Gaurav Gupta, PhD | Nikhitha Yelavarthi | Chaitanya Shravan | Zeel Jain | Ashia Avasthi | Varun Sai #InnovationEcosystem #AICTHub #THub #Semiconductor #Startup #Entrepreneurs #Technology #Mentorship #Wireless #5G #IP #DataAnalytics #VideoAnalytics

What is necessary in order to sustain a vibrant U.S. semiconductor industry? While the CHIPS Act is a great start, big gaps remain. Chief among them are increased R&D investment, skilled labor, and development of more sustainable processes. Perhaps most important of all is our need to reinforce the chip startup ecosystem in the U.S. since it serves as a critical source of the next-generation of product and process innovations. At Celesta Capital, we invest in several early-stage chip innovators and see up close how startups have to fight through many headwinds in order to bring leading-edge products to market. We must do more, from expanded fab capabilities to more resources for exploratory research. I was glad to speak with IEEE Spectrum for this important story. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gXNizdaM

❗️Black Semiconductor developing photonics interconnect based on #graphene seamlessly integrated into conventional silicon chip-technology announces EUR 254M of private/public funding. 💡Backed with initial seed funding of USD 6.6M from Onsight Ventures (Arm co-founder Hermann Hauser) in 2020. 👉One of the largest funds raised by a European startup working in #semiconductors. 👉Spun out from RWTH Aachen University. 👉 Work directly with major chip manufacturers, e.g. ASML to ramp volume production by 2031. 👉Targeting cloud computing and other “hyperscaler” markets. #technology #marketing #sales