Portfolio case studies

What is your vision? What is the problem you are trying to solve?

A world where our technology is embedded in trillions of connected items, bringing benefits to everyday lives and solving some of our biggest societal challenges.

What is unique about your product/technology?

Pragmatic is revolutionising semiconductor manufacturing, making flexible integrated circuits (chips) that are the only real alternative to silicon. Our chips can be produced in under two days – more than ten times faster than traditional silicon semiconductors. This, in combination with their thin flexible form factor and dramatically lower cost, means they can be used in places where it would not be cost-effective, or even physically possible, to use silicon chips.

How can it impact the world and/or benefit society?

The possibilities for our technology are endless and we have only scratched the surface of the benefits it brings. Examples include: smart patches for early detection of health conditions such as sepsis; item-level supply chain traceability and product authentication to prevent fraud; and enabling better recycling or re-use of packaging to help governments and companies enable a truly circular economy.

Our flexible integrated circuits are also a more sustainable alternative to silicon chips. Our production approach eliminates many of the resource-intensive processes of silicon manufacturing, using just a fraction of the energy and water. It also significantly reduces the quantity of chemicals and gases consumed, further improving the environmental footprint of chip manufacturing.