{"id":624018,"date":"2024-06-12T15:08:53","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T12:08:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/black-semiconductor-raises-e254-4m-for-graphene-based-chips-in-boost-for-european-sector\/"},"modified":"2024-06-12T15:08:53","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T12:08:53","slug":"black-semiconductor-raises-e254-4m-for-graphene-based-chips-in-boost-for-european-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/black-semiconductor-raises-e254-4m-for-graphene-based-chips-in-boost-for-european-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"#Black Semiconductor raises \u20ac254.4M for graphene-based chips in boost for European sector"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3707aa77ebd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3707aa77ebd\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/black-semiconductor-raises-e254-4m-for-graphene-based-chips-in-boost-for-european-sector\/#EU_backing\" >EU backing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/black-semiconductor-raises-e254-4m-for-graphene-based-chips-in-boost-for-european-sector\/#A_boost_to_Europes_semiconductor_sector\" >A boost to Europe\u2019s semiconductor sector<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-main-content\">\n                            Amid a global race for semiconductor leadership, an Aachen-based startup has raised \u20ac254.4mn for its chip <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> in a big boost for the German as well as the European semiconductor sector.<\/p>\n<p>Brothers Daniel and Sebastian Schall launched Black Semiconductor in 2020, spinning it out from the University of Aachen.<\/p>\n<p>The startup is developing a new type of chip-connecting technology using graphene, a novel material discovered in 2010 by Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov.<\/p>\n<p>Graphene has been hailed as a \u201cwonder material\u201d thanks to its remarkable properties. That\u2019s because it\u2019s the thinnest and strongest material known to <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">science<\/a> and an excellent conductor of electricity. As such, graphene has the potential to transform a wide range of industries from medicine to electronics \u2014 and semiconductors.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inarticle-wrapper channel-cta\">\n<div class=\"ica-text\">\n<p class=\"ica-text__title\">TNW Conference, June 20-21 &#8211; 85% tickets SOLD OUT<\/p>\n<p>Cease all the networking opportunities: roundtables, masterclasses, tech tours, 1:1s&#8230; Last chance to book before we run out!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Black Semiconductor says that its graphene-based chips can overcome limitations in current silicon chip architecture, such as processing power and energy consumption. In turn, it can faciliate\u00a0chip networks with a higher-than-ever performance.<\/p>\n<p>These networks can speed up data communication between chips, improving their performance and energy efficiency. The startup also expects a significant reduction in manufacturing costs, with a process that requires 60% fewer steps.<\/p>\n<p>The chips can power <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>lications across multiple industries, ranging from data centres to GenAI, and autonomous driving.<\/p>\n<p>With the fresh capital, Black Semiconductor will accelerate R&amp;D and quadruple its workforce from 30 to 120. It also plans to establish a pilot line for 300mm wafer production in Aachen, set for launch by 2026. The company expects mass production to begin by 2031.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EU_backing\"><\/span>EU backing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The potential successful integration of graphene into chips on a commercial manufacturing scale will mark an industry milestone. This explains why the \u20ac254.4mn capital injection is one of the largest raised by a European chip startup to date.<\/p>\n<p>The sum is a combination of private and public funding. Private investors including Porsche Ventures, Partner A Ventures, and Scania Growth backed the startup with \u20ac27.5mn.<\/p>\n<p>The bigger part of the amount (\u20ac228.7mn) comes from Germany\u2019s federal government and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia under the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/commission\/presscorner\/detail\/en\/IP_23_3087\">Important Projects of European Common Interest<\/a> (IPCEI). This is a \u20ac8.1bn state aid scheme introduced by the EU Commission last year.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_boost_to_Europes_semiconductor_sector\"><\/span>A boost to Europe\u2019s semiconductor sector<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cAs part of IPCEI, we are committed to contributing to the semiconductor value chain in Europe,\u201d said Daniel Schall.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe believe that this investment, coupled with Europe\u2019s ambitious push to increase funding for deep tech companies, will inspire even greater participation from startups and industry players.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1407504 size-featured_img js-lazy\" alt=\"Black Semiconductor founders, Sebastian and Daniel Schall\" width=\"796\" height=\"694\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/06\/Founders-Sebatian-and-Daniel-Schall-1-796x694.png\"\/><figcaption>Black Semiconductors\u2019 co-founders Sebastian and Daniel Schall. Credit: Black Semiconductors<\/figcaption><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1407504 size-featured_img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/06\/Founders-Sebatian-and-Daniel-Schall-1-796x694.png\" alt=\"Black Semiconductor founders, Sebastian and Daniel Schall\" width=\"796\" height=\"694\" srcset=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Uwe Horstmann, co-founder and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General<\/a> Partner of Project A Ventures, also emphasised the importance of such investments for the continent\u2019s chip sector.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEurope needs to focus on achieving independence in key enabling technologies to ensure the continent\u2019s autonomy and economic stability amid geopolitical challenges and supply chain issues.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Chips are high on the EU\u2019s list of strategic technologies, powering everything from consumer electronics and digital infrastructure to healthcare and military applications.<\/p>\n<p>Next to state aid funding schemes and key partnerships, the bloc has introduced the Chips Act. 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