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Accelerate the development and adoption of verified, open source RISC-V processor cores and related IP with the OpenHW Foundation
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Building the Future of Open Hardware

The OpenHW Foundation is a global ecosystem dedicated to creating industrial-grade open source RISC-V cores, IP, tooling, and software. Our commercially trusted RISC-V cores are built in the open by leading semiconductor companies, premier academic institutions, and some of the most innovative startups in the industry.

Delivering Open Source RISC-V Processor IP

The OpenHW Foundation is home to a collection of robust, industry ready, open source RISC-V cores with associated processor subsystem IP, tools, and software for electronic system designers.
  • Optimized for silicon and FPGA usage
  • Following rigorous industry standards
  • Delivering high-quality, verified core IP
  • Accelerating development from concept to deployment
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Technical Programs &
Ecosystem Partnerships

The OpenHW Foundation community democratises production of state-of-the-art open source RISC-V systems-on-chip (SoC) for commercial applications on a global scale. Explore our active technical projects and industry collaborations driving the standard for open silicon.

CORE-V Cores

Explore the CORE-V RISC-V family, including CVE2, CVE4, CVA5, and CVA6, plus other industry trusted open source RISC-V IP.

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CORE-V MCU

Jump straight into the Core-V MCU Quick Start Guide and test the CV32E40P (v1.0.0).

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CORE-ET

Discover CORE-ET, our latest addition, that creates the basis for the next generation ET Silicon Platform design.

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Programs

Connect with OpenHW Foundation staff, view project documentation, and learn about our governance and membership structure.

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EU RISC-V

Learn more about how the OpenHW Foundation’s industry collaborations are driving European digital autonomy.

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OpenHW TV

Watch experts from the OpenHW ecosystem discuss their latest projects, industry collaborations, and technical milestones.

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Built for Engineers.
Backed by Industry.

We bridge the gap between academic innovation and commercial silicon.

  • Open governance model with technical advisory committees
  • Commercial-grade quality: complete user manuals, RTL models, synthesis scripts, full UVM environments
  • Interoperability and strict standards compliance
  • Ecosystem of verified, production-ready IP

Trusted by 30+ members

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Thales
10X Engineers
Harvey Mudd College
lowRISC
OpenChip
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