On October 22, 2025, X - EPIC Technology, an EDA (Electronic Design Automation) firm, made a significant announcement. It declared that it would grant domestic chip - design startups free access to its digital simulator, GalaxSim. This move enables these emerging companies to directly employ the simulator for project development and tape - out processes. Consequently, they are no longer bound by the limitations of traditional short - term evaluation models. In the context of the chip - design industry, traditional short - term evaluation models often restrict startups' ability to fully explore and utilize a simulator's capabilities. By offering free and unrestricted access to GalaxSim, X - EPIC is providing a more conducive environment for domestic chip - design startups to innovate and compete in the global market. This aligns with the common English business practice of fostering industry growth through strategic partnerships and resource - sharing, which is highly valued in the tech sector.