[April, 2026] K-ASIC Marks Two-Year Milestone with Silicon Valley Expansion Opening

San Jose, CA | April 28, 2026 —  The Korea AI & System IC Innovation Center (K-ASIC) celebrated a significant milestone with its Expansion Opening Ceremony, held two years after its initial Silicon Valley launch in September 2024. The event brought together semiconductor professionals from across Silicon Valley for an exclusive gathering marking K-ASIC's continued growth and deepening presence in the global AI hardware ecosystem.

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Expanding Infrastructure and Strengthening the Portfolio Ecosystem

The ceremony highlighted the expansion of K-ASIC's test lab facilities, providing portfolio companies with enhanced resources to accelerate hardware validation and commercialization. A key highlight of the event was an MOU signing ceremony among K-ASIC's resident portfolio companies, reinforcing the collaborative ecosystem that has become a hallmark of K-ASIC's Silicon Valley operations.

Over the past year, K-ASIC's portfolio companies achieved a combined revenue of over $36 million in the U.S. market — a clear testament to the tangible commercial outcomes the center has facilitated since its founding.

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Official Recognition from California and San Jose

K-ASIC's impact was formally recognized by government officials at both the state and city levels. California's Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) delivered congratulatory remarks, and the City of San Jose presented an official commendation in recognition of K-ASIC's contributions to the regional innovation economy.

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Advancing AI Infrastructure Partnerships: 1:1 Business Meetup

On April 29, K-ASIC hosted a follow-on 1:1 Business Meetup, bringing together portfolio companies with leading U.S. investors and AI infrastructure players, including Alumni Ventures AI Fund and TensorWave. The sessions facilitated targeted discussions on AI data center collaboration, investment opportunities, and go-to-market strategies extending the momentum from the expansion ceremony into concrete partnership development.

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Looking Ahead

As K-ASIC enters its next phase of growth, the center remains committed to bridging Korea's leading AI semiconductor innovators with global markets, capital, and strategic partners. The expansion of its Silicon Valley hub reinforces K-ASIC's long-term vision: to serve as the premier launchpad for Korean fabless companies competing at the frontier of AI hardware.

Stay connected with K-ASIC for continued updates on global events, partnerships, and breakthroughs shaping the future of AI and system semiconductor technologies.