Openchip

Openchip & Software Technologies is a Barcelona-based startup developing high-performance accelerator chips and full-stack software for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and high-performance computing (HPC). The company builds modular hardware systems based on RISC‑V System-on-Chips (SoCs), which work in tandem with its custom orchestration software and reference system designs. This enables secure, energy-efficient deployment of AI and HPC workloads at scale.

Openchip’s solutions are aimed at boosting Europe’s digital sovereignty, having been selected as part of the EU’s Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) on microelectronics. The company collaborates with major organizations such as the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, GTD, imec, and Kalray, and has expanded its operations into Belgium to grow its AI software capabilities.

Their focus is on building processing platforms optimized for sectors that demand speed, reliability, and security—including aerospace, manufacturing, mobility, and security. By combining chip design with software innovation, Openchip is contributing to a new generation of intelligent infrastructure for Europe and beyond.

Keywords: RISC‑V SoC, AI accelerators, high‑performance computing, digital sovereignty, modular hardware, full‑stack software, EU IPCEI, energy‑efficient chips, Barcelona Supercomputing Center, imec, Kalray, secure computing, HPC, hardware innovation