Startups are a critical part of the semiconductor ecosystem, and have been since the birth of the industry, driving growth and innovation in the industry and exploring new frontiers of chip technology. Unfortunately, startups in the semiconductor sector face significant challenges and barriers to entry. Chiplets provide an interesting entry part for many startups as they pursue solutions for advanced computing and networking. The landscape for startups will be described in relation to the current investment climate and the CHIPS Act initiatives.
