Sponsors

Founded in 1998, the TekStart Group is a privately held firm dedicated to turning breakthrough technology concepts into market-ready successes. TekStart provides investment, commercialization, and executive support, partnering with innovators to fund, build, and scale advanced technologies. Through its ChipStart® business unit, the company delivers custom ASIC design and outsourced operations for semiconductor, consumer electronics, and IoT companies. Its latest innovation, Newport, is a high-performance, ultra-low-power AI processor designed for edge devices. With deep expertise and a trusted partner network across North America and Europe, TekStart helps clients reduce risk, accelerate time-to-market, and unlock lasting value. Learn more at tekstart.com.