Imagine if the blueprints for a computer's brain were free and open for everyone to improve, like a community garden for technology. This effort creates high-speed, secure processor designs that European companies can use without paying expensive royalties to foreign giants. It ensures these 'brains' are safe enough for cars and satellites where a single glitch could be catastrophic.
European industries rely on foreign, proprietary processor architectures, creating risks for digital sovereignty and high licensing costs. There is a lack of industrial-grade, open-source high-performance cores that meet strict safety and security standards for automotive and space sectors.
Two matured superscalar RISC-V multicores (CVA-6 and Noel-V), a full software stack including compilers, and secure chip-level hardware components.
If you are an EV manufacturer dealing with reliance on proprietary chip designs—this project developed high-performance RISC-V multicores that provide a secure, open-source alternative for vehicle control systems. This reduces vendor lock-in and increases design autonomy.
If you are a satellite operator dealing with extreme reliability requirements in space—this project developed safety-critical processing systems at TRL 7 that ensure hardware stability in harsh environments. This allows for customized, secure on-board computing.
If you are a smart home brand dealing with security vulnerabilities in IoT chips—this project developed a full software stack and secure hardware components. This enables the creation of devices that are secure by design and based on open standards.
Based on available project data, the project focuses on open-source IP, which typically reduces licensing costs compared to proprietary architectures, though specific pricing for implementation is not listed.
Yes, the project aims for TRL 7 for the majority of building blocks, with the expectation that components will be used in industrial quality products within two years after completion.
The project provides industrial-grade open-source IP hosted on European servers to ensure digital sovereignty and autonomy for EU users.
The project runs from 2023-05-01 to 2026-10-31, with industrial product integration expected two years after this end date.
The project delivers a full software stack and compilers to ensure the hardware works seamlessly with the necessary applications.
The consortium is heavily industry-driven, with 24 industrial partners (62% ratio) and 10 SMEs, indicating a strong focus on commercial viability. Led by Infineon Technologies AG, the 39 partners across 9 countries suggest a broad European supply chain integration, combining academic research from 10 universities with practical industrial application.
Contact Infineon Technologies AG regarding RISC-V ecosystem adoption.
Contact us to connect with the ISOLDE consortium for early access to open-source IP.
