The Foundry Initiative
A modular fabrication system for advanced manufacturing.
We're building a U.S.-based 7nm microfab focused on short-run, strategic chip production. Early-stage. Mission-aligned. Quietly moving forward.
What We're Building
The semiconductor supply chain isn't just industrial infrastructure—it's the foundation of everything that comes next. Innovation capacity, technological resilience, and economic opportunity all depend on robust manufacturing capability.
We're creating a vertically integrated fabrication ecosystem that bridges the gap between research and production, prototype and scale, present capabilities and future needs.
- A modular fab designed for both specialized runs and scalable production
- Flexible IP frameworks that protect innovation while enabling collaboration
- Systems designed for replication and adaptation across different use cases
- Infrastructure that serves both strategic priorities and commercial innovation
- A secure environment for next-generation semiconductor research and development
This isn't about chasing the bleeding edge of process nodes. It's about building sustainable manufacturing capability where it matters most—specialized chips, critical applications, and strategic redundancy.
We're starting with a first facility in Florida, in partnership with the university's semiconductor research programs, with a clear path to expand as capability matures.
Who We're Looking For
Building this requires the right constellation of partners. We're in active conversation with tool vendors, defense-aligned edge chipmakers, academic researchers, and strategic investors who understand the need for short-run resilience.
- Early customers who need specialized production capabilities with robust security guarantees
- Tool and equipment partners looking to support advanced manufacturing initiatives
- Operators and architects with semiconductor manufacturing experience
- Investors aligned with long-term infrastructure development
- Universities and research institutions developing next-generation semiconductor technologies
- Technical talent eager to build critical innovation infrastructure
This is not a venture-scale timeline. We're building for decades, not quarters. Our partners share this perspective.
What We Believe
This fab isn't about control. It's about stewardship. It's about building something trustworthy, flexible, and ready for what's next.
We're guided by a few core principles:
- Resilient infrastructure requires more than capital—it requires sustained commitment
- True security comes from systems designed with integrity from the start
- Technology infrastructure should serve human flourishing, not just economic metrics
- The next generation of innovation will come from unexpected places—our infrastructure should be ready
Our approach bridges the gap between public interest and private execution. We're building with the discipline of a business and the horizon of an institution.
If you feel like this is aligned with what you're called to build—
Let's Connectespecially if you're building short-run capacity, advancing chip design, or have faced production gaps.