About the Group

The Austin Area RISC-V Group brings together engineers, developers, researchers, and enthusiasts interested in the open standard RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA). We host regular meetups to discuss RISC-V technology, applications, and the growing ecosystem around this revolutionary open hardware platform.

RISC-V (pronounced “risk-five”) is an open standard instruction set architecture (ISA) based on established reduced instruction set computer (RISC) principles. Unlike most other ISA designs, the RISC-V ISA is provided under open source licenses that do not require fees to use, allowing anyone to design, manufacture and sell RISC-V chips and software.

Upcoming Events

Regular Event Types

Austin RISC-V Group North

Hosted at Diogenes Makerspace on the 4th Tuesday of each month. This meeting focuses on hands-on projects, demonstrations, and collaborative discussions in a more informal setting.

Austin RISC-V Main Meetup

Our main gatherings feature presentations from industry experts, academic researchers, and community members on various RISC-V topics, from hardware implementation to software development.

Topics We Cover

• RISC-V architecture and specifications
• Open-source hardware design
• SoC development using RISC-V cores
• FPGA implementations of RISC-V
• Software development for RISC-V platforms
• RISC-V in embedded systems
• Operating systems for RISC-V
• Academic and research applications
• Industry adoption and commercial products

Get Involved

Whether you’re a hardware engineer, software developer, academic researcher, or just curious about open-source hardware, the Austin Area RISC-V Group welcomes you! Join our meetup group to stay updated on upcoming events and connect with other RISC-V enthusiasts in the Austin area.

RISC-V is revolutionizing the semiconductor industry by enabling open innovation in hardware design. Join us to be part of this exciting movement!