• Strategic Advancement of Akida™ 2.0 Platform Roadmap
• AKD2500 to be Fabricated Using TSMC 12nm Process Technology
• Total Project Budget of US$2.5 Million

BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN, OTCQX: BRCHF, BCHPY), the world's first commercial producer of neuromorphic artificial intelligence technology, has announced the formal initiation of its AKD2500 custom silicon development project. This represents a significant financial commitment aligned with the company's next-generation Akida™ 2.0 neuromorphic IP roadmap. The AKD2500 project will be undertaken through a multi-project wafer (MPW) pilot development, allowing for functional validation and manufacturability assessment prior to any consideration of risk or volume production. BrainChip has engaged ASICLAND Co. Ltd for custom ASIC development services, including design support, fabrication (TSMC) coordination, packaging and testing. The total budget for the AKD2500 silicon project is expected to be approximately US$2.5 million, covering development services, fabrication activities, packaging and testing, and the licensing of required third-party technology. The initiation of the AKD2500 development program is a strategic investment in growth, reinforcing BrainChip's long-term roadmap and reflecting the company's disciplined approach to advancing next-generation neuromorphic solutions. By delivering a platform that customers can validate in their own applications, AKD2500 strengthens BrainChip's position in emerging design cycles and accelerates opportunities within high-growth verticals such as defense, industrial, consumer, and intelligent sensing. The project does not include any guaranteed production volumes, and any transition beyond MPW pilot development would be subject to separate approvals, agreements and disclosures.

The AKD2500 program is a technology development initiative and is not dependent on, nor does it include any customer orders or commercial supply commitments. By progressing AKD2500 on TSMC's 12-nanometre process, BrainChip is building the capability required for future customer and partner opportunities, strengthening its position in edge AI and representing a disciplined, strategic use of capital to accelerate its technology roadmap.