GEMESYS

🚀 The biggest breakthroughs in deep tech rarely happen in isolation. They happen when ambitious teams are challenged by experienced builders, operators, and industry experts who have navigated similar paths before. After completing Ignite Next, we are taking forward exactly what makes programs like this valuable: a sharper go-to-market strategy and a clearer understanding of how to bring our neuromorphic AI hardware to the right markets. ⚡ Over the course of the program, we made significant progress in evaluating potential industries, improving our benchmark approach, and refining our customer story. Beyond the strategy work, the real value came from the conversations, challenges, and perspectives shared by an exceptional network of experienced builders and fellow deep-tech founders. 💡 A key strength of Ignite Next is the quality of its mentor ecosystem. We were fortunate to work with Wolfgang Furtner, Dr. Lydia Nemec, Oliver Haller, Shane Dewing, Vasily Aristarkhov, Peter Baumgartner, and Thomas Schiml, who brought valuable experience across deep tech, semiconductors, and scaling technology companies. A special thank you goes to our Lead Mentor, Christiaan Erik Rijnders, who continuously challenged us to look at GEMESYS from new angles, accelerate meaningful benchmark results, and improve how we approach potential customers. 🤝 We were also honored to receive the award for Most Engaged Startup in the batch. Being recognized among such a strong group of ten participating companies makes this achievement especially meaningful. A huge thank you to the entire Ignite Next team, our mentors, partners, and fellow founders for creating such a valuable experience. We are leaving the program with stronger benchmarks, a sharper customer story, and even more excitement about what comes next for GEMESYS. #DeepTech #IgniteNext #Semiconductors #AIHardware #EuropeanTech #Startups #GEMESYS 

Portfolio Spotlight | GEMESYS ⚙️ AI is getting more powerful, and the hardware running it is struggling to keep up. The further you get from a data centre, the worse the problem gets. GEMESYS is building a chip that changes that. It's fully analog, and modelled on the way the human brain actually processes information. 🧠 The first chip that trains at the edge. Most AI chips can run inference on a device, but training still requires the cloud. GEMESYS is building the first hardware capable of both. 🧠 Efficiency that makes it possible. By mimicking the brain's architecture, GEMESYS expects training efficiency to improve by a factor of 10,000 compared to conventional digital chips. Less power, less data, same results. 🧠 Every device becomes smart. Low power consumption and a small form factor mean AI training isn't just for server farms anymore. Sensors, mobile devices, and edge hardware become capable of learning on their own. Explore the technology: https://gemesys.tech/ With Dr.-Ing. Dennis Michaelis, Dr.-Ing. Enver Solan, Daniel Krüger, and Moritz Schmidt. #Portfolio #VentureCapital #AI #Semiconductors #DeepTech

Last month, we were honored to host the 75th Gründungsstammtisch Ruhr at GEMESYS and welcome more than 40 founders, innovators, and members of the startup ecosystem Ruhr to our headquarters in Bochum, while the sun was setting over the beautiful Ruhrgebiet. 🧠 Our CEO, Dr.-Ing. Dennis Michaelis, shared the vision and the “why” behind GEMESYS: building the next generation of neuromorphic AI hardware, chips inspired by the human brain that make artificial intelligence radically more efficient. He gave insights into semiconductors, AI, ambient intelligence, and our ambition to build a unicorn from the Ruhr region, while also showcasing our prototypes and explaining how a chip is designed. He also shared our founding story, from incorporating out of Ruhr-University Bochum to building a deep-tech company with global ambitions. 🤝 Afterwards, the evening turned into what makes the Gründungsstammtisch Ruhr so special: honest exchange, strong networking, and valuable conversations with like-minded founders, builders, and supporters of the startup ecosystem. ✨ A special thank you to Gregor Paul Tischbierek for bringing this amazing community event to our office. Thank you to everyone who joined us, we loved having you here and were grateful to be part of the Gründungsstammtisch Ruhr. #GründungsstammtischRuhr #StartupRuhr #DeepTech #AIHardware #Founders #Innovation #GEMESYS 

🚀 Our Co-Founder & CSO Dr.-Ing. Enver Solan will be speaking at PDSC4K hosted by open Skunkforce e.V. this week in Bochum! ⚙️ On May 22nd at ZESS / Ruhr University Bochum, Enver will give a talk on learnable sensing at the edge and efficient analysis of temporal signals, sharing practical insights from real-world industrial applications. 🔬 PDSC4K is all about data science that actually gets built, tested, deployed, and sometimes fixed again afterwards. A great setting for conversations around edge AI, sensor systems, and the challenges that come with bringing intelligent systems into practice. ✨ We are excited to be part of a conference that puts real technical work and honest engineering discussions at the center. If you would like to deepen your knowledge and join the conversation, come by and be part of it! #PDSC4K #DataScience #EdgeAI #EmbeddedAI #SensorSystems #EdgeComputing #RuhrUniversityBochum #GEMESYS 

🚀 In March, Dr.-Ing. Enver Solan, Moritz Schmidt, and Robin Marpert traveled to Nürnberg for embedded world Exhibition&Conference 2026, where they exchanged ideas, explored the latest developments in embedded systems, and connected with innovators from across the industry.  As one of the leading global events for embedded systems, Embedded World brings together everyone shaping the future of intelligent and connected devices, from major semiconductor companies to startups pushing the boundaries of AI. 🤝 Over the course of the event, they exchanged ideas with teams from NXP Semiconductors, Infineon Technologies, and Bosch and had especially interesting conversation with Lennart Bamberg from NXP Semiconductors. They also connected with companies driving the next wave of edge AI, including Axelera AI and Edge Impulse. Speaking with Fabrizio Del Maffeo, Founder of Axelera AI, highlighted just how quickly this space is evolving and how much potential still lies ahead. 💡 It was equally exciting for them to meet startups working on similar applications, such as Neuronova and Blumind. Conversations with Michele Mastella and Alessandro Milozzi from Neuronova showed once again how valuable it is to share ideas and learn from others tackling similar challenges. ⚙️ embedded world Exhibition&Conference is truly a unique event. Bringing together established industry leaders, emerging startups, and fresh ideas in one place creates the kind of environment where meaningful conversations happen and new perspectives emerge. #EmbeddedWorld #EdgeAI #EmbeddedSystems #DeepTech #Innovation #StartupEcosystem #Networking 

🚀 Meet our team this week at HANNOVER MESSE! Our Co-founder Dr.-Ing. Enver Solan and Founders Associate Robin Marpert will be attending on-site to represent the team, explore the latest industry developments, and connect with partners from across the ecosystem. ⚙️ As one of the world’s leading trade fairs for industrial technology, Hannover Messe brings together innovators and decision-makers shaping the future of automation, AI, and advanced computing. 🤝 We’re looking forward to engaging discussions and new collaborations. See you in Hannover! 🌍 #HannoverMesse #GEMESYS #IndustrialTech #DeepTech #Innovation #Networking

🎉 GEMESYS turns 3 🎨 This time, we swapped laptops for paintbrushes and celebrated our 3rd anniversary with a pottery painting session. A slower pace, creative focus, and a great reminder of how important it is to step outside the usual routine. A different kind of hands-on activity, but one that still required patience, focus, and a bit of creativity. 🚀 Looking back, the past three years have been about exactly that: building step by step, turning ideas into real projects, and growing as a team along the way. Moments like this remind us how far we’ve come and how much of that journey is shaped by the people behind it. 🤝 A few painted pieces, plenty of laughs, and a great way to celebrate what we’ve built so far and what’s still ahead. #GEMESYS #StartupLife #Team #CompanyCulture #Anniversary  - Dr.-Ing. Dennis Michaelis, Dr.-Ing. Enver Solan, Daniel Krüger, Moritz Schmidt, Dr.-Ing. Sebastian Jenderny, Robin Marpert, Ayman Soultana, Kateryna Tkachenko, Kristina Husarova, Denis Meral

🚀 Building in deep tech means learning from those who have done it before   At the beginning of March, our CEO Dr.-Ing. Dennis Michaelis and CFO Moritz Schmidt kicked off Batch #1 of Ignite Next together with 9 other European deep tech startups and it delivered exactly what you would expect from a highly selective program like this: intensity, focus, and real substance.    ⚡ Across four days, from 8am to 11pm, the schedule was packed with keynotes, startup pitches, IP strategy sessions, and most importantly hands-on work with our mentor team. A core part of the week was translating ambition into execution: defining clear OKRs, pressure-testing them, and setting up the structure for the next 12 weeks. 💡 What makes this program stand out is the mentor matching. Not random but tailored to each startup’s stage and challenges. For us, having access to Christiaan Erik Rijnders, our Lead Mentor, supported by Wolfgang Furtner as Stand-in Mentor, as well as Dr. Lydia Nemec, Oliver Haller, Shane Dewing, Vasily Aristarkhov, and Peter Baumgartner, means learning from people who have built, scaled, and operated in deep tech and semiconductor environments themselves. In an industry defined by very specific rules and dynamics, this kind of experience is a real advantage for GEMESYS. 🤝 Being surrounded by ambitious founders and experienced operators is always energizing. It is a strong reminder of what is possible and pushes us to stay focused on execution. We are excited for what lies ahead and already looking forward to the midterm week. #DeepTech #IgniteNext #Semiconductors #EuropeanTech #Startups #Founders #Mentorship #Innovation #GEMESYS 

 In February, our CEO Dr.-Ing. Dennis Michaelis attended the APEX Ventures Summit 2026 in Vienna. Hosted at the historic Palais Schönborn, the summit brought together founders, investors, and partners from across the deep-tech ecosystem. Discussing the future of AI hardware, space transportation, and quantum computing within the walls of such a historic landmark created a truly unique atmosphere. 🎤 The program featured inspiring perspectives from Lori Garver, former NASA Deputy Administrator, on the commercialization of space, as well as exchanges with Leopold Summerer, the Head of Technology at European Space Agency - ESA, about Europe’s technological future and the importance of advancing deep-tech innovation. 🤝 Beyond the stage, the summit offered many opportunities to connect with fellow founders and innovators. Among the great conversations were exchanges with Sebastian Klaus from ATMOS Space Cargo and Marc Guth from planqc, highlighting the ambitious work happening across Europe’s deep-tech landscape. Engaging with both leading voices from industry and ambitious founders proved highly energizing and reinforced the motivation to get back to work and keep building. 👏 Many thanks to APEX Ventures and the organizing team, including Ion Hauer, Wolfgang Neubert and Andreas Riegler, for bringing together such a strong community of founders, investors and partners! #DeepTech #VentureCapital #Startups #Innovation

🌏 Deep Tech Bochum in Japan 🇯🇵  In February, Moritz Schmidt, CFO of GEMESYS, traveled to Tokyo as part of the Deep Tech Delegation organized by Bochum Economic Development and the Innovation Bridge Tokyo Tour by Venture Café Tokyo, together with two other silicon startups from Bochum: LIDROTEC and xemx materials space exploration GmbH. The purpose: exploring collaboration and investment opportunities within Japan’s technology ecosystem with a clear focus on long-term semiconductor innovation. 🏢 Strategic exchange with Sony  As an investor in GEMESYS, Sony plays an important role in our journey. The discussions in Tokyo centered around collaborative opportunities for our upcoming chip generation and the broader vision of neuromorphic hardware for energy-efficient AI training. What stood out was the shared long-term perspective, partnership built on roadmap alignment, not short-term milestones. 🔬 Technical exchange at eye level  Beyond these visits, the delegation prioritized substance over ceremony. Conversations ranged from semiconductor manufacturing precision and wafer optimization to AI hardware architectures and energy-efficient computing. Every discussion reinforced a simple truth: sustainable innovation comes from coordinated ecosystems, not isolated meetings.   💪 Why this matters for GEMESYS  For a startup pushing the boundaries of AI hardware, these exchanges are not just networking, they are strategic learning and validation. Seeing how leading global companies think, plan, and execute innovation informs our next-generation chip development and strengthens our international partnerships. 🙏 A huge thanks to Bochum Economic Development and Venture Café Tokyo for curating this experience, providing access to technical depth, and helping bridge Bochum and Japan in a meaningful way.  The bridge is no longer theoretical, it is active and it is shaping the future of Deep Tech collaboration. #DeepTechBochum #Semiconductors #AIHardware #NeuromorphicComputing #InternationalCollaboration #GG26Tokyo