DUBLIN, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global AI chips market is entering a period of rapid expansion, according to the newly published “Global AI Chips Market 2026–2036” report from ResearchAndMarkets.com. The study highlights how government support, venture capital, and technological breakthroughs are accelerating momentum across photonic, quantum, neuromorphic, and edge computing solutions.
Key Highlights
- AI chip startups collectively raised $7.6 billion in funding from 2024–2025.
- Over 75 startups raised $2B in Q1 2025, with six companies securing $100M+ rounds.
- Optical and photonic technologies led large-scale investments, including Celestial AI ($250M) and QuEra Computing ($230M).
- North American players like Groq ($640M) and Tenstorrent ($693M) dominated global fundraising.
- Europe and Asia also saw significant funding rounds, including VSORA, Axelera AI, Rebellions, and HyperAccel.
Regional Market Trends
North America remains a hub for AI chip innovation, with substantial backing for companies like Groq, Tenstorrent, Etched, and SiMa.ai. These firms focus on high-performance inference and language processing units. Europe advanced through major investments in RISC-V and high-performance inference platforms, supported by EU funding. Asia-Pacific showed strong activity with Rebellions ($124M) and HyperAccel ($40M) leading in generative AI and domain-specific processors.
Emerging Technologies Driving Growth
Investors are heavily backing neuromorphic computing (Innatera, Semron), analog in-memory solutions, and edge AI chips (Blumind, Mobilint). Photonics and quantum computing are also attracting massive rounds, highlighting industry confidence in next-generation architectures.
Industry Outlook
The market is expected to grow significantly through 2036, driven by demand for generative AI, data center infrastructure, and edge AI solutions. Government policies such as the US CHIPS Act, European Chips Act, and Asia-Pacific subsidies are shaping competitive dynamics.
The report provides in-depth analysis across market size, revenue forecasts, chip architectures, application sectors, and regional opportunities. With 147+ company profiles — including NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, AWS, and Apple — the study delivers comprehensive intelligence for semiconductor manufacturers, investors, and industry leaders.
About the Report
The Global AI Chips Market 2026–2036 report covers:
- Market forecasts and revenue projections by chip type, region, and application
- Technological innovations in photonic, neuromorphic, and quantum computing
- Competitive analysis of 147+ leading and emerging players
- Edge vs. cloud AI computing requirements
- Government funding impacts and global policy landscape
For more details, visit ResearchAndMarkets.com.