EdgeCortix has been selected by the Saudi Ministry of Investment to join the Kingdom’s National Semiconductor Hub (NSH) program.
Takeaway Points
- EdgeCortix to Set Up a Subsidiary in Saudi Arabia, Boosting Vision 2030.
- The National Semiconductor Hub (NSH) is an initiative by the Research, Development, and Innovation Authority (RDIA) that was launched in 2024 to attract 50 fabless chip companies to the Kingdom by 2030.
- The hub also plans to train and hire 5,000 engineers in integrated circuit design.
Why was EdgeCortix chosen?
EdgeCortix Inc., a leading fabless semiconductor company based in Japan and specializing in energy-efficient Artificial Intelligence (AI) processing at the edge, said on Thursday that it has been selected by the Saudi Ministry of Investment to join the Kingdom’s National Semiconductor Hub (NSH) program. As part of this strategic collaboration, EdgeCortix will launch a subsidiary in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to drive advanced semiconductor engineering and edge AI development, contributing to the nation’s rapidly growing tech ecosystem.
Dr. Sakyasingha Dasgupta, Founder & CEO of EdgeCortix Inc., commented, “At EdgeCortix, we recognize the immense potential for innovation, talent, and business growth in the Saudi market. We are honored to be one of the few global companies selected to join the NSH program, which plays a pivotal role in realizing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. We are already building deeper partnerships with Saudi businesses eager to bring our latest edge AI acceleration solutions to the Kingdom. Demand is strong across multiple sectors—including Smart Infrastructure, Telecommunications, and Aerospace—for our SAKURA-II platform, an industry-leading, flexible, and power-efficient Generative AI accelerator for edge applications. By collaborating within the NSH framework, we look forward to driving engineering and business development with our existing product portfolio, empowering the Kingdom with advanced edge AI capabilities and supporting sustainable economic growth.”
Dr. Naveed Sherwani, Chairman of the NSH, said, “We welcome EdgeCortix to the National Semiconductor Hub and are confident in their ability to help us achieve our Vision 2030 goals. Their industry-proven AI acceleration technology and commitment to talent development will create a significant impact on Saudi Arabia’s semiconductor landscape, positioning the Kingdom for continued leadership in AI innovation.”
What is the NSH?
EdgeCortix said that the National Semiconductor Hub (NSH) is an initiative by the Research, Development, and Innovation Authority (RDIA) that was launched in 2024 to attract 50 fabless chip companies to the Kingdom by 2030. As part of this effort, the hub also plans to train and hire 5,000 engineers in integrated circuit design, attract over 1 billion SAR in investment capital and deep-tech funds, recruit 25 international experts through the Premium Residency Center, and provide access to 150 million+ SAR in support products via the National Technology Development Program (NTDP).
About EdgeCortix Inc.
EdgeCortix is pioneering the future of the connected intelligent edge. Founded in 2019 with R&D headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, EdgeCortix focuses on energy-efficient AI processing of Generative AI workloads at the edge. The company’s patented, software-first “hardware and software co-exploration” system powers its AI-specific runtime reconfigurable accelerator, delivering exceptional performance for edge applications in defense, aerospace, smart cities, Industry 4.0, autonomous vehicles, and robotics.
