UAE-based AI startup AIREV has entered into a strategic partnership with US chipmaker Tenstorrent to co-develop and deploy an agentic AI software stack designed for enterprise and sovereign applications. The companies will integrate AIREV’s OnDemand platform with Tenstorrent’s AI processors and RISC-V CPU architecture.
Tenstorrent, led by semiconductor engineer Jim Keller, develops AI-focused chipsets and open-source software for performance-intensive workloads. The partnership includes the launch of a dedicated Agentic AI Development Node in the UAE to demonstrate the solution’s performance across the enterprise and public sector use cases.
AIREV’s OnDemand system is designed for on-premise, high-security deployments. The integrated stack will be tested on Tenstorrent hardware and optimised for sectors with strict compliance, data governance, and latency requirements.
“This is not only about technical compatibility,” said Muhammad Khalid, CEO of AIREV. “It’s about proving that AI developed in the UAE can scale internationally across regulated markets.”
Keller, Tenstorrent’s CEO, said the collaboration reflects the demand for AI solutions that support secure, localised deployment at the hardware-software level. “This partnership is a step forward for cloud, on-prem, and government-grade use cases,” he said.
The announcement comes as the UAE continues to invest in domestic AI development under its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031. The initiative seeks to position the country as a global AI hub with export-ready technologies in advanced sectors, including defence, healthcare, energy, and finance.
Following validation of the joint platform, AIREV and Tenstorrent plan to pursue co-branded deployments in North America, Asia, and the Gulf. The partners will initially target regulated industries and public institutions, aiming to meet the rising demand for AI tools that remain within national or enterprise-controlled environments.
The UAE has accelerated its investments in AI over the past few years. In 2024, the country launched several sovereign AI programmes and expanded public-private collaborations, including partnerships focused on large language models and edge inference systems. The deal with Tenstorrent marks one of the first cross-border hardware-software integrations from a UAE-founded AI firm.
Tenstorrent, based in Austin, Texas, has raised capital from investors including Hyundai, Samsung, and Fidelity Ventures. Its chipsets compete with Nvidia and AMD in the AI inference and training market, particularly for customers requiring open-source compatibility and customisable silicon.
The partnership positions AIREV to test global distribution models and localised deployment strategies while giving Tenstorrent a channel into high-compliance enterprise verticals. Further technical pilots and regional demonstrations are expected in the second half of 2025.
