Black Semiconductor GmbH

Born from a vision to redefine the limits of chip technology, Black Semiconductor's journey began in 2020. Founded by brothers Dr. Daniel Schall and Sebastian Schall, the company emerged as a spin-off from the esteemed nonprofit research center AMO in Aachen, Germany. With a rich foundation of over two decades in chip development and extensive experience in graphene technology, they embarked on a mission to spark a paradigm shift in the semiconductor industry. The core of their ambition was to overcome the communication bottlenecks that constrained the performance of traditional silicon chips. The founders envisioned a future where thousands of chips could interconnect and operate as a single, powerful entity, unlocking unprecedented computational speed and efficiency.

This vision is being brought to life through their pioneering work with graphene, a material just one atom thick yet possessing extraordinary optical and electrical properties. Black Semiconductor is developing a revolutionary technology that integrates photonics and electronics onto the same chip, enabling data to travel at the speed of light. This innovation promises to dramatically accelerate data-hungry applications in artificial intelligence, data centers, and autonomous driving. The company's path has been marked by significant milestones, including substantial public and private funding that has propelled their research and development forward. With the establishment of their 'FabONE' facility, Black Semiconductor is not just developing a new generation of chips; they are building the future of computation in Europe, aiming to bring their groundbreaking graphene-based semiconductors to mass production and solidify the continent's technological sovereignty in a critical global industry.