IHP Open-Source MPW Prototyping
European research foundry offering low-cost open-source chip prototyping for startups and universities.
IHP Open-Source MPW Prototyping is a developer tools perk from IHP Microelectronics, offering low-cost open-source MPW shuttle on SiGe BiCMOS, open to any startup.
Inside IHP Open-Source MPW Prototyping
IHP (Leibniz Institute) offers multi-project wafer shuttle services on its SiGe:C BiCMOS technologies, including a low-cost open-source MPW program (SG13G2 open PDK) and the first European open-source Assembly Design Kit for heterogeneous chiplet systems with a real route to fabrication. Aimed at researchers and startups.
Who it's for
- Funding / backing
- Any startup
- Startup stage
- Idea, Pre-seed, Seed
- Geography
- Global
- Recurring / expiry
- Scheduled shuttles
How to apply for IHP Open-Source MPW Prototyping
- A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)
- 1Access schedules/pricing and the design-kit portal via ihp-microelectronics.com.
IHP Open-Source MPW Prototyping: common questions
What do you get with IHP Open-Source MPW Prototyping?
IHP Open-Source MPW Prototyping offers low-cost open-source MPW shuttle on SiGe BiCMOS.
Who qualifies for IHP Open-Source MPW Prototyping?
IHP Open-Source MPW Prototyping is for idea-stage, pre-seed and seed startups.
Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get IHP Open-Source MPW Prototyping?
No. IHP Open-Source MPW Prototyping is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.
How do I apply for IHP Open-Source MPW Prototyping?
Access schedules/pricing and the design-kit portal via ihp-microelectronics.com.
How long do I have to use IHP Open-Source MPW Prototyping, and does it expire?
Scheduled shuttles
Is IHP Open-Source MPW Prototyping available outside the US?
IHP Open-Source MPW Prototyping is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.
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