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Designing the blueprint for future-proof computing
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The Groningen Cognitive Systems and Materials Center (CogniGron) of the University of Groningen is a cutting-edge research centre revolutionising neuromorphic computing. We delve into self-learning materials and advanced systems for brain-inspired computing, drawing inspiration from the human brain to tackle complex challenges with unparalleled efficiency.



Surging data traffic and related energy consumption by data centres, partly due to the rapid increase of AI, cause an unsustainable demand that can’t be met by modern computers.

For this reason, it’s time for a new generation of computers: future-proof computing. This type of computing is an approach that mimics processes of the human brain and is called neuromorphic computing.



Our mission is to make a lasting difference in the field of neuromorphic computing: developing materials, devices, and algorithms that work together in harmony, just as neurons and synapses do in the brain.

We aim to move beyond the limits of conventional silicon technology, crafting computing architectures that are not only powerful, but profoundly energy-efficient and sustainable.

Our partners

SynSense
Lumiphase
Imec
Tyndall
DEMCON
IBM
EDPR IIT


Our multidisciplinary research centre integrates expertise in materials science, physics, device engineering, mathematics, computer science, artificial Intelligence, electrical engineering and robotics.

This expertise is embedded in three different institutes within the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Groningen: 

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  • 24 February 2026

    Designing hardware solutions for a fully encrypted future

    What if your data never had to be decrypted to be useful? In this blog, we explore how Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) makes it possible to compute on sensitive data while it remains encrypted — a breakthrough for privacy in healthcare, finance,...
  • 20 January 2026

    How is neuromorphic touch transforming robotics?

    In this article, we explore why touch is finally getting the attention it deserves in robotics, thanks to neuromorphic computing. While traditional AI has focused on vision and hearing, replicating human touch has long been impractical due to the...
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