Key Highlights
- Blue Cloud Softech and Byte Eclipse sign Joint Venture for Edge AI chip EclipseX1.
- JV to focus on industrial IoT automotive and EV charging sectors.
- Projected business potential USD 65 million to USD 80 million over five years.
- Byte Eclipse receives exclusive commercialization rights in US and Europe.
- EclipseX1 targets up to 12 TOPS AI performance with sub 10 W power consumption.
Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Limited has announced a Joint Venture agreement with Byte Eclipse Technologies Inc., USA, to expand its semiconductor and Edge-AI hardware capabilities. The collaboration focuses on the development, manufacturing and global commercialization of a next-generation Edge-AI microprocessor chipset named EclipseX1, designed to support high-performance, low-latency artificial intelligence solutions.
The new Joint Venture is valid for an initial period of five years and carries a projected business potential ranging from USD 65 million to USD 80 million, driven by chip sales, licensing revenue, and integration services. The chipset development utilizes proprietary technology transferred from an international R&D partner.
Advanced Edge-AI Chip Design
EclipseX1 is being engineered with a multicore RISC-V CPU architecture and a dedicated Neural Processing Unit to enable real-time AI inference directly at the edge. The chip is designed to deliver up to 12 TOPS of AI compute power under 10 watts energy usage, making it suitable for harsh and power-sensitive environments. Built-in hardware-level security features will support trusted execution and protect data integrity in connected systems.
High-Growth Market Deployment
The Joint Venture will initially target deployments across:
- Industrial Automation and IoT: Smart manufacturing, robotics and predictive monitoring.
- Automotive Telematics and Control Modules: Advanced driver assistance, diagnostics and connected mobility.
- EV Charging and Smart Energy Infrastructure: Intelligent charging control and energy optimisation.
Byte Eclipse Technologies will spearhead sales and distribution in the United States and Europe, supported by geographical exclusivity rights within defined sectors.
Strengthening India’s Semiconductor Footprint
Blue Cloud Softech states that the agreement aligns with its long-term strategy of building comprehensive semiconductor and AI engineering capabilities in India. By combining silicon innovation with software expertise, the company aims to enable energy-efficient, secure and scalable AI solutions across mission-critical global industries.