Exigent Solutions, Inc.

Exigent Solutions, Inc. is a for-profit, Asian-Pacific American-owned small business located in Aubrey, Texas, that specializes in advanced artificial intelligence technologies for semiconductor manufacturing optimization. The company focuses on developing sophisticated AI-powered software platforms that leverage physics-guided machine learning techniques to improve semiconductor design, simulation, and production processes. Its primary expertise lies in creating intelligent software solutions that can accelerate chip design cycles, reduce manufacturing complexity, and enhance the efficiency of semiconductor fabrication.

The company has secured multiple federal grant awards from prominent agencies like the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), specifically targeting semiconductor technology innovation. Its grant-funded projects include developing a physics-guided AI platform for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) mask design, creating AI-powered software for chip design optimization, and constructing a Lithography Foundation Model (LFM) that integrates physical modeling with advanced simulation capabilities. These projects, ranging from $274,985 to $1,168,940, are primarily cooperative agreements focused on SBIR Phase I and Phase II research, with award periods spanning from February 2024 to August 2027. The research aims to strengthen domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity, reduce design-to-manufacturing cycles, lower production costs, and support technological advancement in critical infrastructure and high-performance electronics.