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Silicon Catalyst partners with Arm to launch the Arm Flexible Access for Startups Contest
WINNER AND RUNNER-UP TO RECEIVE THE CONTEST’S LARGEST EVER TECHNOLOGY CREDIT FOR PRODUCTION TAPE-OUTS
Submission Deadline: May 17th, 2024
Silicon Valley, California – March 13, 2024 – Silicon Catalyst, the world's only incubator focused exclusively on accelerating semiconductor solutions, is pleased to announce it is partnering with Arm on the Arm Flexible Access for Startups Contest. The contest is directed towards early-stage entrepreneurial teams developing a system-on-chip (SoC) design using Arm® processor IP (intellectual property).
The 2024 Arm Flexible Access for Startups Contest is open to privately owned startup companies in pre-seed, seed and Series A funding that have raised a maximum of $20 million in funding. An Arm technology credit of $250,000 and $150,000, will be awarded to the Winner and Runner-up, respectively, and can be used to cover IP fees for a complete embedded system or contribute to the cost of a higher performance system. Both the winner and runner-up will also receive additional benefits, including a pitch review session hosted by the Silicon Catalyst Angels investment group. All contest applicant organizations will also be considered for acceptance to the Silicon Catalyst Incubator/Accelerator.
Paul Williamson, senior vice president and general manager, IoT Line of Business at Arm:
“Arm technology is for everyone, and through this contest, we are recognizing and supporting the next wave of innovators to grow their business and accelerate their SoC designs. We know that time to product and access to the largest possible market are critical for startups, which is why we created Arm Flexible Access for Startups, providing $0 access to a wide portfolio of IP, tools and support, to maximize their chance of success.”
Pete Rodriguez, Silicon Catalyst CEO:
“The winning and runner-up prizes of Arm technology credit represent significant investments for start-ups, so they can accelerate the commercialization of their products. This is a game-changer for silicon startups looking to design and deliver innovative SoC devices through the Arm Flexible Access for Startups program. As a key strategic and in-kind partner, we are delighted to again be supporting Arm through the contest and assisting the next generation of leading silicon startups to deliver commercial success and business growth.”
The contest is live now and will run through to May 17th, 2024. It will be judged by senior executives from both Arm and Silicon Catalyst, and the contest winner and runner-up will be announced in June 2024. Contest rules and application details can be found here.
Silicon Catalyst is the world’s only incubator + accelerator focused on semiconductor solutions, including Photonics, MEMS, sensors, IP, materials and Life Science. We accelerate startups from idea through prototype, and onto a path to volume production.
We have engaged with more than 1,000 semiconductor startups worldwide and have admitted over 100 exciting companies. In addition, our UK government funded early-stage incubator launched its first cohort of 11 startups on October 12, 2023.
Our companies participate in a 24-month customized incubation program. Each is guided closely by a Silicon Catalyst partner. This includes a semiconductor focused curriculum and over 40 events worldwide each year. Silicon Catalyst’s ecosystem provides everything our startups need to design, fabricate, and market semiconductor solutions:
• In-Kind Partners (TSMC, Synopsys, Arm, ST, MathWorks and over 50 more) – provide each startup several millions of dollars’ worth of goods and services including EDA tools, IP, PDKs, prototypes, design and test services, packaging and business solutions. Our companies have received over $150M in in-kind goods and services.
• Strategic Partners (including TI, ON Semi, Soitec, Bosch, Cirrus Logic, Arm, ST Micro, Sony, EMD Electronics, NXP, Mayfield and DuPont) – participate in the selection process and actively look for opportunities to partner with our startups.
• Investors – Our partnership with Mayfield and a large group of over 300 VCs, Angels, Angel groups, Corporate VCs, and Family Offices fund each journey. Silicon Catalyst Angels, created from our ecosystem, also funds our companies. Our companies have received over $600M in venture investments.
• Advisors – A valuable network of over 300 industry experts that we match to the specific needs of each startup.
• Universities, Industry Organizations, Accelerators and Government Agencies – We nurture over 400 partner relationships for the benefit of our portfolio companies. Our companies have received over $100M in grants.
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Silicon Catalyst is the world's only incubator focused on semiconductor solutions, including MEMS, sensors and intellectual property. We accelerate startups from idea through prototype, and onto a path to volume production.
The startups admitted since 2015 are developing innovative solutions in a variety of areas including energy harvesting, wearables, silicon photonics, memory technology, loT, high performance computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, wireless communications, and biomedical devices.
The Silicon Catalyst incubator utilizes our coalition of in-kind and strategic partners to dramatically reduce the cost and complexity of developing semiconductor solutions. With our world-class network of mentors to advise startups, we are addressing their many challenges in moving from idea to realization and business success. We have provided our Portfolio Companies with a path to funding, free access to tools, testing and shuttle runs, along with advice on proper corporate governance and strategic execution.