Silicon Catalyst is the world's only incubator and accelerator focused exclusively on the semiconductor industry, encompassing chips, chiplets, materials, intellectual property (IP), and silicon fabrication-based photonics, MEMS, sensors, life sciences, and quantum technologies. Established in 2015, the organization has engaged with over 1,200 semiconductor startups globally and admitted more than 100 companies into its 24-month customized incubation program. Each startup is closely guided by a Silicon Catalyst partner, benefiting from a semiconductor-focused curriculum and access to over 40 events worldwide annually.

The incubator's ecosystem offers comprehensive support, including in-kind services valued at over $150 million from partners such as TSMC, Synopsys, Arm, STMicroelectronics, MathWorks, and more. Strategic partners like Texas Instruments, ON Semiconductor, Soitec, Bosch, Cirrus Logic, Arm, STMicroelectronics, Sony, EMD Electronics, NXP, Mayfield, and GlobalFoundries actively participate in the selection process and seek collaboration opportunities with startups. Additionally, Silicon Catalyst has established a network of over 400 investors, including venture capitalists, angel groups, corporate VCs, and family offices, facilitating over $600 million in venture investments for its portfolio companies.

The organization also boasts a network of over 350 industry experts who provide tailored advisory services to meet the specific needs of each startup. Through these extensive resources and partnerships, Silicon Catalyst is dedicated to accelerating the success of semiconductor startups, driving innovation, and fostering the development of groundbreaking technologies in the semiconductor sector.