The startup develops silicon chip technology that reinforces silicon wafers at the nanoscale and applies a gallium nitride coating, enhancing semiconductor performance. This process enables chip manufacturers to produce microchips with improved speed, reduced size, and lower power consumption.
Funding
$480K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Current silicon and silicon carbide power devices face limitations in efficiency, switching speed, and power density, hindering advancements in electric vehicles, AI data centers, and other high-performance applications. The high cost of silicon carbide also presents a barrier to widespread adoption.
Solution
EpinovaTech's NovaGaN® technology enables the production of gallium nitride (GaN) power devices on standard silicon wafers, delivering superior performance at a lower cost compared to silicon carbide. By utilizing a patented nanopillar architecture, NovaGaN® reduces crystal defects, allowing for thinner epitaxy, better yield, and higher voltage capability. This results in devices with higher efficiency, faster switching speeds, and greater power density, facilitating smaller, lighter, and more efficient power systems. EpinovaTech operates on a fabless model, licensing its technology to foundries and semiconductor manufacturers.
Target Audience
EpinovaTech's target audience includes foundries and integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) seeking to enhance their GaN offerings, as well as companies in the automotive, AI, and renewable energy sectors.
Features
- Patented nanopillar architecture for growing GaN on silicon wafers
- Vertical GaN devices on 8-inch silicon wafers
- Significantly lower system cost compared to silicon carbide
- Higher power density compared to silicon carbide and legacy silicon
- Compatible with standard semiconductor manufacturing tools
- Higher efficiency and faster switching speeds than silicon
- Enables smaller, lighter, and more compact system designs