Adisyn’s graphene R&D program gets the official nod from top innovation agency

Adisyn’s 2D Generation has wrapped up its R&D program backed by funding from the Israel Innovation Authority.

Adisyn’s 2D Generation has finished its R&D program funded by the IIA. Pic: Getty Images

• Adisyn lands full IIA grant after tech audit

• Graphene interconnects target faster, greener chips

• Backed by Israeli Government, Adisyn eyes AI chip breakthrough

 

Special Report: Adisyn has just scored a big vote of confidence from one of the world’s top innovation agencies, backing its graphene tech.

Adisyn (ASX: AI1) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, 2D Generation, has successfully completed its R&D program funded by the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA).

To date, 2D Generation has received a total grant of $520,000, covering 50% of the $1.04 million it spent on R&D between May 2024 and February 2025.

Of the total grant, $420,000 was received by 2D Generation before it was acquired by Adisyn in January.

The remaining $100,000 was paid after the IIA completed a full technical and financial audit, which validated the company’s execution and outcomes, and led to approval of the full grant amount.

Big tick from globally respected authority

The IIA is internationally recognised for its rigorous due diligence processes and plays a key role in driving Israel’s leadership in semiconductor and deep-tech innovation.

Its support reflects strong confidence in the scientific and commercial potential of Adisyn’s proprietary low-temperature graphene interconnect deposition technology.

“The final approval from the IIA represents more than funding – it is a strong endorsement from one of the world’s most credible innovation agencies,” said Adisyn Chairman, Kevin Crofton.

As part of its assessment, the IIA reviewed several key areas of the project.

This included the strength of Adisyn’s innovation and intellectual property, as well as the size of the addressable market and long-term commercial potential.

It also assessed the capability of the team, technical progress to date, and the use of external consultants where relevant.

Finally, the IIA reviewed resource planning and confirmed the project met all funding compliance requirements.

The grant was awarded under the Startup Fund program, which supports companies working on groundbreaking R&D projects with the potential for global impact.

Graphene interconnects for a new era of computing

Adisyn’s 2D Generation subsidiary is developing an advanced semiconductor interconnect solution using graphene.

Graphene is a single-layer, two-dimensional form of carbon known for its outstanding electronic, thermal, and mechanical properties.

Adisyn’s ALD-based (Atomic Layer Deposition) process is designed to deposit high-quality graphene films directly onto semiconductor wafers at low temperatures.

This addresses key challenges that have held back graphene’s use in chip manufacturing, and potentially offers a replacement for conventional copper interconnect architectures.

The key advantages of using graphene, Adisyn said, are significant.

Graphene offers up to 200 times higher electron mobility than copper, which can greatly improve signal speed and efficiency.

It also reduces power consumption and resistive heating, two major issues in advanced chip design.

Another key benefit is minimal signal degradation at sub-5nm geometries, where traditional materials start to break down.

Importantly, the process is designed to be compatible with existing semiconductor manufacturing flows, allowing for smoother integration into current chip production lines.

This solution is essentially designed to enable faster, more energy-efficient, and scalable chips for high-growth markets like AI, data centres, and edge computing, where ultra-high performance and thermal efficiency are critical.

Strategic outlook

Crofton said with the delivery of the new ALD system announced last week, and the use of the ALD system in Tel Aviv University, Adisyn is now able to carry on the work partially funded under the IIA grant and proceed to demonstrating technical relevance to the industry.

“Our ALD systems, upgraded infrastructure, and a growing IP portfolio, uniquely positions Adisyn to close the gap between scientific advancement and commercial application in the semiconductor space,” he said.

This milestone backs Adisyn’s bigger goal of tackling major limits in chip speed and energy use, especially for fast-growing areas like AI, 5G, and advanced computing.

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