[jauntywundrkind]

OpenROAD comes to mind, as the main open source self optimizing RTL-to-GDS effort. Begat in part with DARPA help. Lots of derivarive efforts/projects!

There was a ton of energy & hype & visibility for the first couple years after launch (2018). But it's been pretty quiet, a lot less PR since. I wish there was more visibility into the evolution of this & related effort. https://github.com/The-OpenROAD-Project/OpenROAD?tab=readme-...

[mithro]

There is plenty of updates on the website at https://theopenroadproject.org/ - Including a pretty good report on what happened in 2024.

Also take a look at the Open Source EDA BOF from the DAC conference - https://open-source-eda-birds-of-a-feather.github.io/

[tspyrou]

Our company www.precisioninno.com is growing proving professional support for OpenROAD much like companies providing support around Linux do. My presentation at the birds of a feather highlights the engagement levels.

[bharathw30]

Thanks for sharing, seems promising :)