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Blueprint RTL in the semi-finals of the Semiconductors and AI Startup Cup competition

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october 2024.

Congratulations to BlueprintRTL, a startup from our fourth generation, on their incredible achievement!

They have been selected as one of the 24 semifinalists in the prestigious Extreme Tech Challenge Semiconductors and AI Startup Cup — one of the most significant competitions for startups in the semiconductor sector, which receives thousands of applications from all over the world each year.

This accomplishment gives them the opportunity to attend the event in San Francisco, where they will connect with leading investors and industry players.

We are proud of their progress and wish Toma Gavric and Jelena Lalic great success in the next stage of the competition!

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