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RISC-V International
RISC-V International is a non-profit organization based in Switzerland that oversees the development and standardization of the RISC-V open-source instruction set architecture. It promotes openness and neutrality to foster the growth of the RISC-V standard across various sectors.
Overview
What RISC-V International does
What RISC-V International is
RISC-V International is a non-profit organization based in Switzerland that oversees the development and standardization of the RISC-V open-source instruction set architecture. It promotes openness and neutrality to foster the growth of the RISC-V standard across various sectors.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 2015
- Approximate age
- About 11 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- April 10, 2026
Official channels
Find RISC-V International elsewhere
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Capability profile
RISC-V International as a community
Community overview
RISC-V International is an organization focused on the development and promotion of the RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA). It was founded to support the growth of an open, royalty-free ISA that enables innovation in custom processor designs. The organization is based in the United States.
Community focus
RISC-V International invests in the development of the RISC-V ISA and related specifications. It supports various sectors including automotive, artificial intelligence, data centers, high-performance computing, IoT/embedded systems, industrial robotics, and aerospace. The organization aims to foster collaboration among its members to drive innovation across these sectors.
Member value
Members of RISC-V International benefit from access to a collaborative community focused on the RISC-V ISA, participation in workshops and summits, and resources that showcase the application of RISC-V in various fields.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
- Next recorded event
- June 8, 2026
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors · Operators · Students
- Benefits
- network-access and mentorship
- Program types
- community
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- Global · United States
Community activity
Events and activity
RISC-V International hosts several key events, including the RISC-V Summit, which gathers the global RISC-V community for keynotes, technical sessions, and networking. The next RISC-V Summit Europe is scheduled for June 8–12, 2026, in Bologna, Italy.
Common questions
What to know about RISC-V International
Upseed classifies RISC-V International under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community capabilities.
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Source basis
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Last reviewed
April 10, 2026
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