Borg - European Graphics Processing Unit
Foundational workflow for an open-source GPU
The Borg (Bring your Own Graphics) project aims to establish the complete foundational workflow for an open-source GPU using entirely free and open Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools. Recognizing that full GPU development is highly complex, the initiative capitalizes on recent advances in low-cost chip manufacturing to make individual tape-outs feasible for small teams. The initial, focused objective is to successfully design, verify, and manufacture a tiny floating-point unit (FPU)—the central component of modern graphics processors—by validating every step of the pipeline, from high-level design and FPGA prototyping to the final RTL-to-GDS-flow. This strategic focus proves the viability of an open-source manufacturing and development pathway for future graphics hardware.
- The project's own website: https://github.com/gonsolo/borg
This project was funded through the NGI0 Commons Fund, a fund established by NLnet with financial support from the European Commission's Next Generation Internet programme, under the aegis of DG Communications Networks, Content and Technology under grant agreement No 101135429. Additional funding is made available by the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).
