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Vinod Khosla and Peter Thiel backed Akash Systems Signs $27 Million Contract For Its Revolutionary Diamond Cooled AI Servers with NxtGen Datacenter and Cloud Technologies

Akash Systems has signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms with the U.S. Department of Commerce under the CHIPS and Science Act to receive over $68 million in direct funding. This includes $18.2 million in proposed direct funding and $50 million in combined federal and California state tax credits.

Akash Systems secured $68.2M through the CHIPS Act to advance its diamond-cooling semiconductor and satellite technologies. The startup's success shows a path for smaller companies navigating the program.

A new $432M Akash Systems factory in Oakland, CA will allow workers to form a union under a labor neutrality agreement, creating 500 jobs and setting industry standards for fair, high-quality employment.

Akash Systems is under consideration for funding from the CHIPS & Science Act, potentially accelerating expansion into EV, AI, and green tech markets. This could bring 500 jobs to West Oakland.

Akash Systems' VP Daniel Francis published "GaN-on-diamond materials and device" in “Thermal Management of Gallium Nitride Electronics.” Congrats to Daniel! Learn more about the book here.

Felix Ejeckam, named one of America's Greatest Disruptors by Newsweek, is recognized as a promising innovator on the verge of major breakthroughs.

Akash Systems announced the successful demo of an X/S-band satellite radio transmitting data at 650 Mbps from a palm-sized package. Orders are now being taken for delivery in 4-6 months.

Akash Systems was selected as one of the World Economic Forum’s 2021 Technology Pioneers for its pioneering GaN-on-Diamond satellite tech, aimed at reducing internet access costs.

Daniel Francis Ph.D, Vice President of Material at Akash Systems, Inc., presented the keynote address at the recent Diamond D-Day conference in Bristol UK. Diamond D-Day is a one-day workshop hosted by the Centre for Device Thermography and Reliability of the University of Bristol and the GaN-DaME EPSRC Programme. The workshop is dedicated to the latest developments on GaN-on-Diamond materials and devices, a next generation of GaN for ultra-high-power RF uses, as well as their applications.

Akash Systems received FCC approval for a satellite launch with its GaN-on-Diamond transmitter tech in a 12U CubeSat, showcasing 5Gbps+ speeds, aiming to lower costs and increase access.

Akash Systems won "Best Newcomer" at Euroconsult’s FinSpace event, highlighting their innovative GaN-on-Diamond technology for satellite communications.

Akash Systems raised $3.1M in seed funding led by Khosla Ventures to develop GaN-on-Diamond tech, enabling efficient, high-performing satellites and CubeSat systems by 2019.

Akash Systems, Inc. is revolutionizing satellite communications with GaN-on-Diamond technology, creating smaller, efficient satellites for reduced costs and increased data access.