Research & Innovation
Sovereign R&D
Developing local chip architectures and cryptographic protocols to secure national infrastructure and eliminate external dependencies.
Advanced Node Readiness
Researching the transition from mature nodes to next-generation FinFET processes for high-performance localized computing.
Open-Source Silicon
Pioneering RISC-V research in the region to foster an open ecosystem for innovation and hardware transparency.
Foundry Lab
& Industrial
Innovation
The ASMC Foundry Lab is the regional epicenter for semiconductor experimentation, where global standards meet African industrial needs.
Active Research Pillars
Innovation at ASMC is driven by regional challenges. We rugidize global technologies for African environments while contributing to global standards in hardware security.
Post-Quantum Cryptography
Developing hardware-level resilience against future quantum-computing threats for national ID and financial networks.
Edge AI Silicon
Efficient on-chip neural network accelerators for real-time industrial monitoring and autonomous IoT edge nodes.
Low-Power Connectivity
Optimizing RF-SOI processes for long-range, battery-efficient telecommunications in remote regional areas.
The ASMC Foundry Lab
Academic &
Industrial
Collaboration
Our Foundry Lab serves as a bridge between theoretical research and industrial output. We provide university students, researchers, and fabless startups with the tools and process design kits (PDKs) needed to prototype tomorrow's silicon today.
PDK Access Program
Providing early-stage access to ASMC design rules and simulation models.
Joint PhD Residencies
Hosting international researchers for deep-dive studies into localized materials science.
Pioneering
Industrial Authority
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Silicon Revolution
Whether you are a researcher, a designer, or a technology partner, help us shape the future of African technology.