Nitride Global Selected for Prestigious Plug and Play Semiconductor Accelerator Program

Wichita, KS - May 5, 2025 - Nitride Global, a leader in advanced materials in the semiconductor and microelectronics industry, is proud to announce its acceptance into the Plug and Play Semiconductor Accelerator Program. Out of more than 600 applicants, Nitride Global was selected as one of only 20 standout companies chosen to participate in this year's prestigious cohort, recognised for driving the future of semiconductor innovation.

Throughout this program, Nitride Global will gain access to vital resources, including specialised workshops, expert mentorship, business development opportunities, potential investment connections, and the opportunity to collaborate with other cohort startups. The program culminates in a high-profile Expo Day on October 23, 2025, where Nitride Global will present its cutting-edge technologies to an elite audience of corporate partners, investors, and industry leaders at Plug and Play's NeoCity facility in Osceola County, Florida.

"Being selected for Plug and Play's Semiconductor Program is a prestigious and transformative opportunity for Nitride Global," said Mahyar Khosravi, CEO of Nitride Global. "Our innovations in UWBG materials and next-generation advanced packaging technologies are redefining thermal management, substrate performance, and energy efficiency for next-generation electronic systems. We look forward to leveraging this opportunity to accelerate our impact on the semiconductor, aerospace, datacenter, electric vehicle, and sustainable energy sectors."

As one of only four companies in the world and the only North American-owned entity in the bulk AlN space, Nitride Global is establishing fully domestic capabilities in semiconductor innovation, addressing supply chain security, and reducing global carbon footprints across sectors such as electric vehicles, aerospace, and power grids.

"Plug and Play represents a unique platform to collaborate and scale transformational technologies," added Dr. Brian Soller, President of Nitride Global. "We are excited to work alongside industry innovators and pioneers to drive the next wave of semiconductor performance and sustainability."