September 25, 2025
K1 Semiconductor has been selected for the Deeptech Accelerator at Plug and Play Tech Center, one of the world’s leading platforms for connecting startups with corporate partners, investors, and industry experts. We are proud to join seven other startups from around the globe developing transformative scientific and engineering breakthroughs.
About the Deeptech Accelerator
Plug and Play’s DeepTech Program is designed to support breakthrough innovations in areas such as advanced manufacturing, new materials, robotics, quantum, and sustainability. Unlike traditional accelerators, it operates on a no-equity model and focuses on creating pilots, proofs of concept (PoCs), and commercial collaborations between startups and some of the world’s largest companies.
Participants also benefit from mentorship, investor introductions, and access to Plug and Play’s global ecosystem of more than 500 corporate partners.
Why This Matters for K1
At K1 Semiconductor, our mission is to transform how advanced semiconductor wafers are used and reused. Materials such as silicon carbide, diamond, and gallium nitride cost hundreds to thousands of dollars per wafer, yet today’s industry practices treat them as single-use resources, driving up costs and constraining supply.
Our spalling platform technology changes that equation. By enabling wafers to be reused up to 20 times while preserving performance, we can reduce costs by more than 25% and open the door to wider adoption of advanced materials across critical industries.
Through the DeepTech Program, we will be able to:
- Engage directly with wafer manufacturers and chipmakers to scope pilots and PoCs.
- Build relationships with corporate partners in mobility, clean energy, defense, and AI infrastructure.
- Access mentorship and investor networks tailored to the challenges of scaling deep-tech and semiconductor startups.
Looking Ahead
Semiconductors are the backbone of modern technology, and advanced materials like SiC and diamond are at the heart of the next wave of innovation.
By joining Plug and Play’s Deeptech Accelerator, K1 Semiconductor is positioned to accelerate adoption of our wafer-reuse platform, strengthen U.S. competitiveness in semiconductor manufacturing, and help unlock breakthroughs across mobility, clean energy, industrial automation, defense, and AI.