# Intel and Altera Develop Edge AI Designs

Intel and Altera are developing modular sensor-bridging designs that combine Intel processors, connectivity and software with Altera FPGAs to support real-time edge AI in aerospace and defense, healthcare, and robotics. The collaboration is commercial, not a disclosed government solicitation or contract award; it identifies potential components for sensor-heavy systems but provides no contract value, procurement schedule, or point of contact. The associated entity information also records Intel’s April 2024 selection for the third phase of the RAMP-C program, which supports tapeout and testing of early defense semiconductor prototypes.

- Defense contractors and systems integrators can assess whether the processor-and-FPGA designs fit mission-system or other real-time sensor-processing needs; the signal does not identify a government buying office or a solicitation to pursue.
- Intel’s RAMP-C Phase III selection is relevant semiconductor-development context, but it should not be treated as an award or procurement commitment for the Intel–Altera collaboration.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** November 11, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of War

### Vendors
- Intel (Technology collaborator; selected participant in RAMP-C Phase III)
- Altera (FPGA technology collaborator)

### Sources
- [Intel & Altera Partner on Real-Time Sensor Processing](https://www.executivebiz.com/articles/intel-altera-real-time-sensor-technology) - ExecutiveBiz