What 2D Generation does

2D Generation Ltd. is an Israeli semiconductor materials company that has developed a patented low-temperature Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) process for depositing high-quality graphene interconnects directly onto silicon wafers at temperatures below 450°C, compatible with standard semiconductor fabrication equipment. Founded in 2019 and headquartered at the Greenwork Business Center in Yakum (Yehud), Israel, the company addresses the interconnect bottleneck in advanced chips by offering a replacement for copper interconnects, targeting sub-2nm geometries where traditional copper suffers increasing resistance, heat, and power loss. Its product platform combines a patented ALD process, proprietary carbon-atom precursors optimized for ALD-based graphene growth, and a graphene-on-silicon production recipe, with patents spread across the chip manufacturing workflow.

The company's business model is B2B technology licensing and IP commercialization to semiconductor manufacturers, AI chip developers, and data center operators, supplemented by government R&D grants. Since January 2025 it has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Australian public company Adisyn Ltd. (ASX: AI1), which provides capital, public-market visibility, and Asia-Pacific market access. Strategic positioning is reinforced through a Founding Partnership in the EU Connecting Chips consortium alongside Nvidia, Applied Materials, Valeo, and imec, and through research collaborations with Tel Aviv University and Beneq. The company remains pre-commercial, with a demo prototype targeted for 2026 and a 1cm x 1cm continuous graphene layer on standard ALD equipment achieved as a proof-of-concept milestone.

Name

2D Generation

Legal name

2D Generation Ltd.

Website

https://2dgeneration.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

2D Generation is an Israeli semiconductor materials company developing patented low-temperature Atomic Layer Deposition processes to deposit graphene interconnects directly on silicon wafers, licensing the technology to chip manufacturers and AI semiconductor developers, and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adisyn (ASX: AI1).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Semiconductor Materials and IP Licensing

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413), Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing (333242)

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)

akta.pro primary industry

Deposition Equipment (CVD/PVD/ALD/Epitaxy) (HDAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Thin-Film Deposition Materials (PVD/CVD/ALD Targets & Precursors) (HDAHAGAH), Deposition Precursors (CVD/ALD Precursors, Metalorganics) (IMAEAKAG)

Keywords

• Graphene interconnects
• Atomic layer deposition
• Semiconductor technology
• Chip fabrication materials
• Advanced packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Yehud

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. IP Licensing and Technology Commercialization: Revenue generation through licensing graphene-on-chip technology to semiconductor manufacturers, including patents covering the entire chip manufacturing process
2. Government Research Grants: Funding received from Israel Innovation Authority (₪1 million of ₪2.4 million project) supporting R&D activities
3. Partnership and Development Agreements: Revenue through strategic partnerships with companies developing graphene-empowered semiconductor applications for AI, data centers, and high-performance computing

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

2D Generation develops and licenses a patented low-temperature Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) process for producing high-quality graphene interconnects directly on silicon wafers and chip interconnects. The company commercializes its graphene-on-chip technology platform, including proprietary precursors and process flows, to semiconductor manufacturers for AI, data center, and high-performance computing applications.

Product overview

2D Generation offers a unified graphene-on-chip technology platform centered on its patented low-temperature ALD process for depositing graphene directly on semiconductor chips. The core product is the Graphene-on-Chip Technology using Atomic Layer Deposition, which includes proprietary Patented Precursors as key inputs. The resulting Graphene Interconnects are sold as the primary product offering, replacing traditional copper interconnects in advanced chips. The company focuses exclusively on B2B semiconductor manufacturing applications, providing its technology to chip fabs and through partnerships with industry leaders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Graphene-on-Chip Technology Patented low-temperature Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) process for producing high-quality graphene interconnects directly on silicon wafers, enabling semiconductor chip scaling beyond current limitations. Designed for semiconductor manufacturers and chip fabs developing next-generation AI, data center, and high-performance computing applications.
• Graphene Interconnects Graphene-based chip interconnect solutions offering improved performance with faster data transfer, lower power consumption, and reduced heat generation compared to traditional copper interconnects, for use in advanced semiconductors at sub-2nm geometries.
• Patented ALD Precursors Proprietary carbon atom building blocks (precursors) optimized for ALD processes, replacing traditional precursors to precisely control graphene growth tailored to semiconductor manufacturing requirements on silicon wafers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graphene outperforms copper in electrical conductivity for high-speed interconnects
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• BeneqcoreTechnology or Integration · 17 July 2025Installation of Beneq TFS 200 Atomic Layer Deposition system at Israel's Jan Koum Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology facility. This advanced ALD system enables low-temperature graphene deposition research and accelerates semiconductor development.
• Tel Aviv UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2025Research collaboration for low-temperature interconnect testing and next-generation semiconductor development, utilizing the new Beneq ALD system at 2D Generation's Israeli facility.
• Israel Economic and Trade Mission in TaipeiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2025Participated in joint Israel-Taiwan investment webinar organized by the Israel Economic and Trade Mission in Taipei and Israel Export Institute, highlighting cross-border innovation opportunities.
• European Union Connecting Chips ConsortiumflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2024Founding Partner in the EU Chips Joint Undertaking program's Connecting Chips consortium. Ambition to establish next generation AI computing and autonomous vehicles infrastructure based on SiP development, collaborating with major semiconductor players.
• AdisyncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 July 2024Partnership with Australian public company Adisyn (ASX: AI1) to develop graphene-empowered semiconductor solutions for AI and data centers. Includes cooperation agreement leading to Adisyn's 100% acquisition of 2D Generation completed January 9, 2025.
• NVIDIAflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating through the European Connecting Chips consortium to develop future semiconductor modules and technologies. NVIDIA involvement signals industry validation of graphene-on-chip technology.
• ValeocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating through the European Connecting Chips consortium on automotive semiconductor applications and autonomous vehicle technology development.
• Applied MaterialsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the European Connecting Chips consortium bringing materials engineering expertise to graphene-on-chip technology development for next-generation semiconductors.
• imecflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating with imec, a leading research institute in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, as part of the EU Chips Act's ConnectingChips program for graphene technology validation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Graphenea: Spanish supplier of graphene materials, foils, dispersions, and CVD precursors for electronics and semiconductor R&D. Directly comparable B2B graphene-materials business serving advanced-electronics applications.
• Versarien: UK-listed graphene and advanced materials company developing graphene-enabled electronics, composites, and selectively for semiconductor/electronic-grade materials. Comparable B2B graphene-materials posture targeting electronics end-markets.
• First Graphene: Australian-listed pure-play graphene producer (PureGRAPH® range) serving composites, energy storage, and electronics/sensor applications. A directly comparable graphene-materials peer with public-market exposure analogous to parent Adisyn.
• NanoXplore: Canadian graphene materials manufacturer with a Specialty Graphene Solutions segment targeting electronics, batteries, and conductive inks. Comparable scale and B2B model supplying graphene powder/sheets to advanced applications.
• Beneq: Finnish ALD/CVD equipment vendor (TFS 200 line) and a named partner of 2D Generation. Closely tied as a peer in the low-temperature ALD equipment space, even while commercially aligned.

Emerging players

• Paragraf: UK startup scaling graphene-on-wafer production for sensors, biosensors, and electronic devices using CVD/ALD-style deposition. Closest emerging peer in the graphene-on-chip/substrate deposition category.
• Lyten: US-based graphene materials company commercializing 3D Graphene for batteries, sensors, and semiconductor-adjacent applications. Comparable emerging player with a deep-tech, public-relations-driven commercialization model.

Broad incumbents

• ASM International: Amsterdam-listed global leader in atomic layer deposition (ALD), epitaxy, and vertical furnace equipment for advanced-node logic, memory, and power semiconductor manufacturing. The dominant established vendor in the deposition equipment category in which 2D Generation operates its process technology.
• Applied Materials: Global semiconductor equipment leader with the broadest deposition (CVD/PVD/ALD), CMP, and emerging materials integration portfolio, and a named Connecting Chips partner of 2D Generation. Incumbent whose materials-integration roadmap is the competitive yardstick for 2D Generation's graphene interconnect offer.
• Lam Research: US semiconductor equipment leader in deposition, etch, and advanced interconnect integration (including cobalt/ruthenium metallization schemes). Directly comparable as an incumbent whose interconnect toolset and materials programs compete for the same sub-2nm roadmap slots.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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