Neuromorphic Chips Market Report 2026

The neuromorphic chips market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $0.77 billion in 2025 to $0.87 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in early neuromorphic research initiatives, advancements in semiconductor miniaturization, increased adoption of AI in embedded systems, development of low power processing architectures, initial commercialization of neuromorphic processors.

The neuromorphic chips market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.38 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for autonomous decision making hardware, expansion of edge AI applications, rise in smart robotics deployments, increasing investments in neuromorphic r&d, integration of neuromorphic chips into consumer electronics. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing integration of neuromorphic chips in edge AI systems, growing adoption of brain inspired computing architectures, rising use of neuromorphic chips for autonomous decision making, surging application of neuromorphic hardware in industrial automation, expanding deployment of neuromorphic technology for smart mobility, advancements in spiking neural network architectures, rising demand for ultra low power high efficiency processors, increased deployment of memristor based neuromorphic hardware, growing use of neuromorphic systems for real time pattern recognition, expansion of neuromorphic computing in robotics and automation.

The increasing demand for robotics and automation is anticipated to drive the growth of the neuromorphic chips market in the future. Robotics and automation involve the application of computers, control systems, and information technology to manage industrial processes and machinery. Neuromorphic chips are utilized in robotics and automation to harness brain-inspired computing principles, enhancing the capabilities of automated systems and robots. For example, in September 2024, the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based non-profit organization, reported that industrial robot installations in Europe rose by 9% in 2023, reaching a record high of 92,393 units. Notably, 80% of these installations occurred within the European Union, totaling 73,534 units, which represents a 2% increase from the previous year. Thus, the increasing demand for robotics and automation is propelling the growth of the neuromorphic chips market.

Leading companies in the neuromorphic chips market are concentrating on creating innovative solutions, including neuromorphic development kits for smart wearables and industrial monitoring devices. A neuromorphic development kit is a tool that facilitates the construction and testing of AI systems that replicate the brain's neural processing, allowing for efficient, low-power sensory data processing in applications such as robotics and IoT. For example, in September 2023, SynSense AG, a Switzerland-based company specializing in neuromorphic intelligence and application solutions, introduced the Xylo IMU HDK, a neuromorphic development kit. The Xylo IMU HDK features a specialized chip designed for ultra-low-power motion processing applications, which supports human movement analysis, industrial monitoring, and human-computer interaction. It is equipped with a 3-axis accelerometer, configurable SNN processing, and a versatile, power-efficient design, making it suitable for various wearable devices and monitoring applications.

In February 2024, SynSense, a China-based provider of ultra-low-power neuromorphic processors and edge-AI chips, acquired iniVation for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, SynSense seeks to build an end-to-end neuromorphic platform, strengthening its technological capabilities by integrating neuromorphic vision sensing with its processing solutions. iniVation is a Switzerland-based provider of neuromorphic vision sensors and event-based camera systems for use in robotics, consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial markets.

Major companies operating in the neuromorphic chips market are Samsung Electronics Limited, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Intel Corp., International Business Machine Corporation, IBM Corporation, SK Hynix Inc., Qualcomm, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Cadence Design Systems Inc., Nepes Corp., Nepes Corporation, CEA Leti, HRL Laboratories LLC, Altium LLC, SynSense AG, Innatera, Brain Corporation, Vicarious FPC Inc., GrAI Matter Labs, Gyrfalcon Technology Inc, Ceryx Medical, Brain chip Holdings Ltd., Numenta, Inc., Koniku, Applied Brain Research, Inc., General Vision Inc., Knowm Inc.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are influencing the neuromorphic chip market by increasing import costs for advanced semiconductor materials and manufacturing equipment, which raises overall production expenses for chipmakers. These impacts are most strongly felt across hardware components, particularly in regions reliant on cross border supply chains such as Asia Pacific and Europe. While tariffs create price pressure and potential delays in component availability, they may also encourage domestic manufacturing expansion and accelerate innovation in locally sourced neuromorphic technologies, offering long term strategic advantages.

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Neuromorphic chips are specialized computer hardware engineered to emulate the structure and functionality of the human brain, utilizing artificial neurons and synapses for information processing. These chips excel in problem-solving, pattern recognition, and decision-making tasks, outperforming traditional computers in speed and efficiency. They boast collocated processing and memory, along with massively parallel processing capabilities, enabling concurrent execution of multiple functions.

The primary components of neuromorphic chips encompass both software and hardware. Software comprises programs, algorithms, and codes tailored to operate on or interact with these chips, facilitating various functions such as signal processing, data processing, image recognition, and process optimization. These chips find applications across diverse industries including aerospace and defense, automotive, healthcare, industrial, consumer electronics, among others.North America was the largest region in the neuromorphic chips market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the neuromorphic chips market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the neuromorphic chips market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The neuromorphic chips market consists of sales of spiking neural networks (SNNs) chips, truenorth chips, loihi chips, memristor-based chips, and mixed-signal neuromorphic chips. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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