In Singapore’s innovation hub, Ambiq launches an R&D drive to advance edge AI, expand SPOT® licensing, and deepen global semiconductor collaboration with academia and industry.
Ambiq has announced a multi-year research and development programme in Singapore, supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), to advance next-generation edge artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and to expand licensing of its proprietary subthreshold power-optimised technology (SPOT®).
The initiative focuses on enabling intelligence to be processed directly on devices such as wearables, smart infrastructure and industrial systems, reducing reliance on cloud connectivity.
By combining AI capability with ultra-low power consumption, Ambiq aims to support always-on, responsive and energy-efficient applications. Licensing of the SPOT platform is expected to accelerate the adoption of these technologies across diverse products and market segments.
“Singapore is a crucial hub for Ambiq’s advanced R&D and engineering efforts,” said Fumihide Esaka, Chief Executive Officer of Ambiq. “Singapore’s strong talent base, robust research ecosystem, and close collaboration across industry and academia make it an ideal location for advancing our most complex edge AI technologies.”
He further noted, “This expansion builds on our long-term presence in Singapore and supports Ambiq’s goal of further developing and licensing our SPOT platform.”
The programme will expand Ambiq’s teams across research, engineering, design, product and business development. The company has also begun collaborating with Singapore’s Institutes of Higher Learning, public research organisations and local SMEs to promote talent development, applied research and ecosystem partnerships.
“The expansion will deepen our capabilities in integrated circuit design for edge AI applications and create skilled job roles such as AI developers and design verification engineers to support global product development,” said Soo Haw Yun, Vice President, Global Enterprises, EDB.
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Ambiq has powered more than 290 million devices worldwide with its ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions.
