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HEXAspec July 2024

This Month at HEXAspec

Welcome to HEXAspec's First Newsletter!

Starting this month, we will share our stories and updates with our "ROCKSTARS" every month

Hello HEXAspec Community,

We're thrilled to launch our inaugural newsletter, bringing you journey updates and the latest innovations in the semiconductor industry. We’ve just launched our website as well, feel free to check it out here.

HEXAspec is on a mission to revolutionize heat management in semiconductor chips, enhancing their thermal conductivity for cooler operation and reduced energy costs.

About Us:

Who We Are and What Drives Us Forward

HEXAspec was founded by three passionate materials science enthusiasts: an "entrepreneur guy," an “industry guy," and a "chips guy." These “nerdy owls” are avid AI users and advocates, excited yet concerned about its energy demands. Committed to making a difference, they aim to ensure AI's responsible advancement, creating a future where AI thrives without compromising our planet’s sustainability.

HEXAspec unlocks future computing power by enhancing semiconductor chips' thermal conductivity. We provide innovative inorganic fillers and molding compounds for next-gen chip packaging, enhancing chip protection, lowering cooling costs, and promoting sustainable practices. Read more

TLDR:

Quick Bites: The Essentials

  • HEXAspec’s opened its first lab space in the Ion District in Houston!

  • We were guests on the Energy Tech Startups Podcast - check it out here to learn about what we are building.

  • More on AI GPUs: Summer heats up competition in the market

Asks:

Your Support Needed: Full Launch by Q3 2025

Potential Customers and Early Adopters: We are actively seeking industry partners with chip packaging capabilities who are looking for enhanced thermal performance and mechanical protection. Contact us to participate in our pilot tests!

Seeking Legal Counsel: We are actively looking for legal firms experienced in the semiconductor industry, early-stage deep tech startups, patent transfers, and international founders. Please contact us for further discussions.

Interested in Our Full Pitch Deck? We are currently in discussions with investors, venture capitalists, and angel investors for our upcoming pre-seed funding round. Please contact us for more details and to receive our comprehensive pitch deck.

What to Expect:

We Plan and We Act

(a) We are initiating our pilot test with our collaborators at EMD Electronics on our thermal conductive electronics coating.

(b) By the end of this summer, we aim to develop an industrial-grade prototype for chip packaging. We will evaluate its performance using standard industrial tests and initiate discussions with major design houses.

(c) Currently, we are working on the legal tech transfer and licensing process with Rice University in preparation for our upcoming fundraising efforts. Additionally, we have completed several applications for non-dilutive government funding to support early-stage hiring and improvements to our lab space.

The founders are getting their hands “dirty”!

HEXAspec is setting up a lab space in the Ion District, located in the heart of Houston. This summer, we are focusing on prototype development, pushing forward with our first industrial prototype to cool down semiconductor chips, despite the intense heat in Houston.

Who is HEXAspec?

Last week, HEXAspec sat down with Energy Tech Nexus to discuss the development of our groundbreaking technology. We talk about our transition from academia to entrepreneurship, driven by the need to solve real-world problems in the heat management of semiconductor chips.

Check out our episode here!

The competition in AI chips is heating up!

During the COMPUTEX tech conference in Taipei, Nvidia unveiled its next-generation AI chip, "Rubin," only months after their last launch. CEO Jensen Huang committed to a faster release cycle, shifting from a two-year to a one-year timeline. A day later, AMD CEO Lisa Su announced a similar annual cadence as AMD aims to compete with Nvidia. With the increasing demand for higher computing power chips, thermal management is becoming increasingly important. Read more

Picture source: https://aitificial.blog/ai-news/ai-chips-race-nvidia-amd-and-intel-make-their-move/

Recent Momentum:

We have gained some itty-bitty tractions over the past few months

HEXAspec won 1st place in the annual H. Albert Napier Rice Launch Challenge 2024, receiving a $50,000 prize. Read more

HEXAspec secured 1st place in the Rice Business Plan Competition 2024 Qualifier and represented Rice University as the sole team competing against startups from 42 universities from across the globe. Read more

Rice Engineering featured HEXAspec: Rice graduate students help chips beat the heat with advanced nanomaterials. Read more

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