In yet another significant initiative in the country towards creating a strong foundation at the basic education level for an enabling environment for chip design, and semiconductor design, three major organizations with established credentials in the domain have come together to launch a distinct programme.
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Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR), has launched a new programme of Chip Design for High School level students- in collaboration with IIIT-Bangalore and private entity VLSI System Design.
An innovative CSR initiative from SSIR, it aims to equip young minds with essential skills in semiconductor design, paving the way for India’s technological leadership in the global semiconductor ecosystem.
The programme aims at build talented workforce as India prepares for highly futuristic semiconductor innovations. It is deftly crafted to target children from 6-12th standard. The initiative aims at bridge the gap between education and industry, preparing the next generation to lead in this rapidly growing sector.
“This is the right opportunity to enable our country to leap towards greater innovations in the semiconductor space,” Balajee Sowrirajan, EVP and MD, Samsung Semiconductor India Research, said. “This programme is launched to make an impact on the talented youth of our country and make them future-ready through mentorship and hands-on experience,” he explained. “Our aim is to inspire and empower them as they prepare to lead the country as future leaders,”
The curriculum is designed to introduce students to semiconductor design fundamentals, AI integration, and hands-on learning, creating a pathway for them to pursue careers in this field. Spanning over eight weeks, students will explore fundamental physics, logic gates, and hands-on breadboard circuit building. With practical labs and capstone projects, this programme equips students with essential chip design skills, preparing them for careers in India’s thriving semiconductor industry.
“IIIT-Bangalore is proud to be at the forefront of this transformative journey,” said Prof. Debabrata Das, Director of IIIT-Bangalore. “As India steps into the global semiconductor arena, it’s crucial to start building our talent pipeline at an early stage,” he said. “Chip Design for High School program inspires and prepares young minds to dream big and aim for leadership roles in technology.”
By end of the project, these students would have gathered knowledge on digital logic design, System-on-Chip (SoC) concepts, and Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools. Library cell characterization, CMOS inverter design, and SPICE simulation will also be taught to these young minds.
