SEMICONDUCTORS

Driving Semiconductor Growth Through Innovation and Global Collaboration

Powering the Brains of the Future

The semiconductor industry is the backbone of every deep tech revolution—from AI and Quantum Computing to Robotics and Secure Infrastructure. At GDF, we are building a global ecosystem to accelerate semiconductor innovation, foster collaboration, and enable strategic global scale.

Our Focus Areas

  • Advanced Chip Design & Packaging
  • AI-Accelerated EDA and Design Automation
  • Fabless Ecosystems and IP Licensing
  • Semiconductor Supply Chain Resilience
  • Talent Development and Workforce Skilling
  • Policy, Incentives, and Global Alliances

What We Offer

Semiconductor Startups

For Startups & Innovators

  • Access to leading chip manufacturers and global fabs
  • Early-stage funding via VC introductions and Demo Days
  • Design and prototyping support via our engineering partner network
  • Visibility through global DeepTech showcases and events

For Enterprises & OEMs

  • Innovation-as-a-Service: Co-create POCs with semiconductor startups
  • Access to curated deal flow for strategic investment or M&A
  • Partner on silicon + software co-design initiatives
  • Sponsor vertical-specific hackathons and roadmap workshops
Semiconductor Startups
Semiconductor Startups

For Governments & Academia

  • Joint whitepapers and policy inputs on chip manufacturing and IP frameworks
  • Talent bridge programs to upskill engineers on cutting-edge semiconductor tools
  • Collaborative research networks with global universities and national labs

Global Reach, Local Impact

We work across global semiconductor hubs:

  • Silicon Valley – Chip innovation and venture funding
  • India & Taiwan – Design and next-gen packaging
  • South Korea & Japan –Memory tech and advanced fabs
  • Germany & Israel - Automotive semiconductors and R&D

Thought Leadership & Events

  • Fireside chats with global CTOs and Chief Architects
  • Semicon Innovation Summits in Taiwan, Bangalore, and Munich
  • Open innovation challenges focused on chip design & edge AI
  • Expert podcasts and reports on semicon geopolitics and industry shifts