Plug and Play Partners with Synopsys to Boost Chip Design Innovation

Plug and Play Partners with Synopsys to Boost Chip Design Innovation

Plug and Play has announced a collaboration with Synopsys to provide startups with access to advanced semiconductor design tools, aiming to lower barriers to chip innovation.

Plug and Play has announced a new collaboration with Synopsys, a leader in silicon-to-systems design solutions, to enhance its semiconductor ecosystem program. Announced in a press release, this partnership will provide selected startups with access to Synopsys' professional-grade electronic design automation (EDA) tools and software licenses.

The collaboration aims to lower the barriers to chip innovation by offering startups the necessary tools to accelerate time to market and reduce development costs. By integrating Synopsys' advanced semiconductor EDA tools, Plug and Play seeks to empower technology innovators across various industries, including mobility, life sciences, and deep tech.

This initiative is expected to attract more entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate partners to Plug and Play's semiconductor program, further enabling emerging founders to compete globally. The partnership strengthens Plug and Play's support for promising semiconductor startups while reinforcing Synopsys' role in fostering innovation at the early stages of chip development.

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