Silicon Catalyst partners with Arm to launch the Arm Flexible Access for Startups Contest!

Silicon Catalyst partners with Arm to launch the Arm Flexible Access for Startups Contest!
by Daniel Nenni on 04-12-2024 at 6:00 am

ARM SI Contest

Winner and Runner-up to receive the contest’s largest ever technology credit for production tape-outs.

This is an example of why I enjoy working with Silicon Catalyst. They collaborate with our partners and do some really impressive things, all for the greater good of the semiconductor industry, absolutely. If you are not currently… Read More


Webinar: STMicroelectronics’ solutions to MEMS Development Challenges

Webinar: STMicroelectronics’ solutions to MEMS Development Challenges
by Admin on 04-10-2024 at 1:15 pm

Addressing the challenges early-stage companies face on their quest for research and industrialization options on the way to mass production

About this event

1 hour

Join us Thursday, April 18 at 9 am PT for the complimentary Webinar titled, The MEMS Development Dilemma. This webinar provides a look at the challenges many early-stage

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Webinar: Encouraging Innovation: The Policies and Partnerships Needed to Support Semiconductor Startups

Webinar: Encouraging Innovation: The Policies and Partnerships Needed to Support Semiconductor Startups
by Admin on 03-26-2024 at 2:17 pm

Startups are a critical part of the semiconductor ecosystem, and have been since the birth of the industry, driving growth and innovation in the industry and exploring new frontiers of chip technology. Unfortunately, startups in the semiconductor sector face significant challenges and barriers to entry. Creative and ambitious… Read More


CEO Interview: Patrick T. Bowen of Neurophos

CEO Interview: Patrick T. Bowen of Neurophos
by Daniel Nenni on 03-15-2024 at 6:00 am

Patrick T. Bowen

Patrick is an entrepreneur with a background in physics and metamaterials. Patrick sets the vision for the future of the Neurophos architecture and directs his team in research and development, particularly in metamaterials design. He has a Master’s degree in Micro-Nano systems from ETH Zurich and PhD in Electrical Engineering… Read More


A Candid Chat with Sean Redmond About ChipStart in the UK

A Candid Chat with Sean Redmond About ChipStart in the UK
by Daniel Nenni on 02-23-2024 at 6:00 am

Chip Start UK

When I first saw the Silicon Catalyst business plan 10 years ago I had very high hopes. Silicon Valley design starts were falling and Venture Capital Firms were distracted by software companies even though without silicon there would be no software.

Silicon Catalyst is an organization focused on accelerating silicon-based startups.… Read More


Webinar: “Navigating our AI Wonderland” … with humans-in-the-Loop?

Webinar: “Navigating our AI Wonderland” … with humans-in-the-Loop?
by Richard Curtin on 12-06-2023 at 8:00 am

AIeverywhere EETimes

AI is here, there, and absolutely everywhere – now and forever.

The electronics industry, and the world at-large, have experienced an overwhelming amount of AI coverage this year, with no letup in store for 2024. Both EE Times and Silicon Catalyst have recently staged events around artificial intelligence:

  • AI Everywhere” delivered
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Podcast EP180: A New Silicon Catalyst Incubator Program in the UK with Sean Redmond

Podcast EP180: A New Silicon Catalyst Incubator Program in the UK with Sean Redmond
by Daniel Nenni on 09-07-2023 at 6:00 pm

Dan is joined by Sean Redmond, managing partner for Silicon Catalyst. Sean has nearly 40 years of experience in the semiconductor and software industries including stints at VLSI technology, Verisity Design, Cadence, ARC, and others. Sean has recently worked closely with the UK government on industrial digital strategy, co-chairing… Read More


Silicon Catalyst Webinar: SiFive Maximizes Compute Density With Its RISC-V

Silicon Catalyst Webinar: SiFive Maximizes Compute Density With Its RISC-V
by Admin on 05-22-2023 at 2:31 pm

About this event

  • 1 hour
  • Mobile eTicket

IP vendor SiFive has been at the forefront of RISC-V’s rapidly growing adoption across a wide array of markets and applications. In this joint presentation with Ansys, SiFive will describe how achieving maximum compute density – compute horsepower per mm2 and per mW (e.g SPECint2006/mm2)

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Silicon Catalyst and Arm announce $150,000 Silicon Startup Contest!

Silicon Catalyst and Arm announce $150,000 Silicon Startup Contest!
by Daniel Nenni on 05-10-2023 at 6:00 am

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As I sift through mounds of semiconductor press releases trying to figure out the relevance (with mixed results) I consider it a learning experience even when they don’t really tell me anything. This one however tells me two very important things:

1) Arm is a much more competitive company with the new leadership. I saw a noticeable… Read More


Chiplets, is now their time?

Chiplets, is now their time?
by Daniel Nenni on 03-31-2023 at 6:00 am

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Chiplets appeared on SemiWiki in 2020 and have been a top trending keyword ever since. The question is not IF chiplets will disrupt the semiconductor industry, the question is WHEN? I certainly have voiced my opinion on this (pro chiplet) but let’s hear it from the experts. There was a live panel recently sponsored by Silicon CatalystRead More