Fraunhofer IAF and IIS are starting to establish the Chip AI research and innovation center as part of the Fraunhofer HNFIZ in Heilbronn in 2026. The focus of the center will be on developing innovative chip designs for and with AI. The center is part of the Fraunhofer Heilbronn Research and Innovation Centers HNFIZ and is funded via the Dieter Schwarz Foundation. The Chip AI research and innovation center relies on close cooperation with stakeholders of the Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence (IPAI).