NeuroSys - Neuromorphic Hardware for Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Systems
NeuroSys is a collaborative project involving RWTH Aachen, Forschungszentrum Jülich, AMO GmbH, IHK Aachen, AixACCT Systems GmbH, AIXTRON SE, AppTek GmbH, ELMOS Semiconductor SE, RWTH Innovation GmbH, STAR Healthcare Management, and the start-ups AiXscale Photonics UG, Black Semiconductor GmbH, Clinomic GmbH, and Gremse-IT GmbH. Under the coordination of Professor Max Lemme from the Chair of Electronic Devices and Managing Director of AMO GmbH, this partnership is working towards the development of neuromorphic hardware to power the next generation of artificial intelligence applications. The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research is supporting this ambitious initiative with funding of up to 45 million euros.
In Europe, there are currently only a handful of globally competitive hardware and software providers, making technological sovereignty a strategically important goal. Artificial intelligence is poised to be a critical driver of economic growth and a foundational technology for addressing major societal challenges, from climate change and healthcare to future-of-work and mobility solutions. However, today’s AI technologies often rely on training large neural networks using conventional GPU-based deep learning methods—an approach that is not only resource intensive but also environmentally unsustainable due to significant CO2 emissions. By focusing on developing neuromorphic hardware, NeuroSys aims to create more efficient, low-power alternatives to traditional GPU-based architectures, ultimately supporting Germany and Europe in achieving technological independence and ecological sustainability in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
