Silicon Catalyst and Microelectronics US 2026

Silicon Catalyst and Microelectronics US 2026
by Daniel Nenni on 04-02-2026 at 10:00 am

Silicon Catalyst Microelectronics US 2026 Conference

The designation of Silicon Catalyst as the exclusive strategic partner for Microelectronics US 2026 represents a significant alignment between a leading semiconductor startup ecosystem and a rapidly growing U.S. microelectronics industry event. This partnership reflects broader trends in semiconductor innovation, … Read More


Post-Silicon Validating an MMU. Innovation in Verification

Post-Silicon Validating an MMU. Innovation in Verification
by Bernard Murphy on 03-25-2026 at 6:00 am

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Some post-silicon bugs are unavoidable, but we’re getting better at catching them before we ship. Here we look at a method based on a bare-metal exerciser to stress-test the MMU. Paul Cunningham (GM, Verification at Cadence), Raúl Camposano (Silicon Catalyst, entrepreneur, former Synopsys CTO and lecturer at Stanford, EE292A)… Read More


Silicon Catalyst at the Chiplet Summit: Advancing the Chiplet Economy

Silicon Catalyst at the Chiplet Summit: Advancing the Chiplet Economy
by Daniel Nenni on 02-12-2026 at 10:00 am

Chiplet Summit 2026

The rapid evolution of semiconductor design has elevated chiplets from a niche concept to a foundational strategy for next-generation computing. At the upcoming Chiplet Summit – February 17–19, 2026 Santa Clara Convention Center. Silicon Catalyst will play a central role in shaping this conversation, highlighting… Read More


Silicon Catalyst: Searching for the Next Great Start-up

Silicon Catalyst: Searching for the Next Great Start-up
by Daniel Nenni on 01-04-2026 at 2:00 pm

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Silicon Catalyst has emerged as a distinctive force in the global start-up ecosystem, positioning itself not merely as an accelerator, but as a launchpad for deep-technology innovation. Focused primarily on semiconductor and hardware-based start-ups, Silicon Catalyst addresses a long-standing gap in the venture landscape:… Read More


Revitalizing Semiconductor StartUps

Revitalizing Semiconductor StartUps
by Daniel Nenni on 12-09-2025 at 6:00 am

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Tarun Verma, Managing Partner of Silicon Catalyst, delivered a keynote at Verification Futures Austin titled “Revitalizing Semiconductor StartUps.” Drawing from his role in the world’s only accelerator focused on the global semiconductor industry, Tarun outlined the sector’s resurgence, persistent… Read More


Podcast EP320: The Emerging Field of Quantum Technology and the Upcoming Q2B Event with Peter Olcott

Podcast EP320: The Emerging Field of Quantum Technology and the Upcoming Q2B Event with Peter Olcott
by Daniel Nenni on 12-01-2025 at 9:00 am

Daniel is joined by Peter Olcott, Deeptech Principal at First Spark Ventures specializing in early-stage investments. His background encompasses over 20 years of experience in electrical engineering, software engineering, algorithm design, combined hardware-software robotic devices, and novel innovations in biomedical… Read More


Silicon Catalyst on the Road to $1 Trillion Industry

Silicon Catalyst on the Road to $1 Trillion Industry
by Daniel Nenni on 11-14-2025 at 6:00 am

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There were quite a few announcements at the Silicon Catalyst event at the Computer History Museum last week. The event itself was eventful with semiconductor legends in the audience and on the stage. First let’s talk about the announcements Silicon Catalyst made then we will talk about the event itself.

In addition to expanding… Read More


The 2025 Semi Industry Forum: On the Road to a $1 Trillion Industry

The 2025 Semi Industry Forum: On the Road to a $1 Trillion Industry
by Daniel Nenni on 10-13-2025 at 6:00 am

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The global semiconductor industry stands at a defining moment in its history. Having surpassed $600 billion in annual revenue, the path to a $1 trillion market is no longer a distant dream but an achievable milestone within the next decade. The annual 2025 Semi Industry Forum, organized by Silicon Catalyst, brings together the… Read More


The Impact of AI on Semiconductor Startups

The Impact of AI on Semiconductor Startups
by Kalar Rajendiran on 09-23-2025 at 6:00 am

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At the AI Infra Summit 2025 was a panel conversation that captured the semiconductor industry’s anxieties and hopes. The session, titled “The Impact of AI on Semiconductor Startups,” examined how artificial intelligence is transforming not just what chips can do, but how we design them.

The backdrop is stark. Developing a leading-edge… Read More


CEO Interview with Adam Khan of Diamond Quanta

CEO Interview with Adam Khan of Diamond Quanta
by Daniel Nenni on 09-19-2025 at 6:00 am

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Key Takeaways

  • Diamond Quanta is bringing diamond out of the lab and into manufacturable devices today — converting decades of promise into practical impact for semiconductors, optics, and quantum. What was once thought ‘unavailable’ is becoming inevitable.
  • The company’s platform centers on proprietary doping and annealing
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