We are pleased to present the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter, where progress and innovation converge to shape the future of technology. As we continue to navigate the evolving landscape of VLSI and Embedded Systems, this edition offers a comprehensive overview of our recent achievements, strategic partnerships, and cutting-edge educational initiatives.
These efforts underscore our commitment to fostering industry-ready talent and advancing the semiconductor sector. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your ongoing support, which has been instrumental to our success. Let’s explore the key milestones and highlights from the past quarter!
Faculty Development Programs: Empowering Educators and Advancing Skills
This quarter, we successfully conducted multiple Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) that reached over 350 participants, equipping educators with the essential skills to stay ahead in the fast-evolving technology landscape.
- FDP on Linux Programming and IoT: Over 250 participants attended this program, enabling educators to integrate Linux programming and IoT concepts into their curricula, ensuring that students are prepared for the tech challenges of tomorrow.
- Onsite FDP for Professors Across 8 Colleges: Conducted across multiple colleges in Andhra Pradesh, this program trained 100+ professors on modern semiconductor technologies, providing them with in-depth knowledge to guide their students through the ever-changing tech landscape.
Empowering Engineering Students: Workshops, Webinars, and SoC Training
At Maven Silicon, we are dedicated to upskilling engineering students to meet the demands of the semiconductor and embedded systems industries. This quarter, we focused on several impactful initiatives designed to empower students with practical knowledge and industry insights.
- Quarterly Webinar on Programming Robotic Arms for Industrial Automation: This session, attended by over 400 participants, provided hands-on insights into programming robotic arms for industrial automation. It showcased advanced programming techniques and how automation is revolutionizing manufacturing sectors worldwide.
- VLSI and Embedded Systems Workshop: Hosted at a leading university in Bangalore, this on-campus workshop upskilled over 160 students. The event provided them with hands-on exposure to current industry trends and technologies.
- SoC Design Training Across 140+ Colleges: Through our ongoing collaborations, we’ve empowered over 6,700 students in System-on-Chip (SoC) Design, enhancing their readiness for careers in the semiconductor industry.
Maven Silicon Scholarship Test (MSST) 2025 – A Pathway to Excellence in the Semiconductor Industry
We are thrilled to announce the Maven Silicon Scholarship Test (MSST) 2025, which will take place on March 23, 2025. Take this test and win up to 90% scholarships! This is an incredible opportunity for Pre-Final/Final Year Students aspiring to specialize in VLSI Design, VLSI Physical Design, and Embedded System Design. MSST serves as a platform for students to showcase their skills and earn exclusive scholarships, helping them advance their knowledge and expertise in the semiconductor field.
This test is a great opportunity for students, so be sure to share it with them! Maven Silicon remains committed to giving back to the community by empowering the next generation of engineers with the resources they need to succeed. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to participate and unlock significant educational support for your career!
Empowering the Semiconductor Industry: Placement Drives and Industry Collaborations
We continue to strengthen our collaborations with leading semiconductor companies, providing students with excellent placement opportunities and helping the industry meet its talent needs. Through our trained resources, we are actively empowering the semiconductor industry, ensuring that companies have access to top-tier talent ready to contribute from day one.
This quarter, we conducted over 55 recruitment drives, connecting our trained students with leading semiconductor companies. These efforts continue to provide students with excellent career opportunities in the tech sector.
Advanced RISC-V SoC Design Workshop for Engineers in Singapore, Malaysia, and Philippines
In this workshop, we successfully trained 30+ experienced chip designers on RISC-V SoC Design. Through this Initiative, we are empowering engineers across Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines with advanced workshop in RISC-V SoC Design. This initiative provides engineers with deep technical knowledge and practical, hands-on experience, enabling them to effectively contribute to the fast-growing RISC-V ecosystem.
By partnering with global chipmakers, we continue to strengthen global expertise in RISC-V IP and SoC Design, ensuring that engineers can thrive in an expanding global semiconductor industry.
Explore our Advanced RISC-V Training Courses
Advanced UVM Training for Experienced Engineers: Designing VIPs using UVM
We trained 45+ experienced engineers successfully on designing Verification IPs using UVM as part of our Advanced UVM Training Course for a Global Chipmaker specialised in wireless technology. This specialized training equips their engineers with the expertise needed to handle complex verification tasks in the evolving semiconductor landscape. We are excited to offer Advanced UVM (Universal Verification Methodology) Training for experienced verification engineers in the semiconductor industry.
Our hands-on training sessions focus on advanced topics, ensuring engineers are equipped to navigate the increasingly sophisticated verification challenges faced by the industry. With this training, engineers are positioned to stay ahead in a highly competitive field.
Explore our Advanced UVM Training Course
Verilog Training for Experienced Engineers: Empowering India’s Semiconductor Workforce
We successfully trained 30+ engineers in Verilog, in collaboration with a leading Electronics & IT-based R&D organization under the Government of India. This in-depth training focuses on hardware design and verification, providing engineers with the skills needed to advance semiconductor development in India.
This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing India’s position in the global semiconductor landscape by ensuring engineers are equipped with world-class skills in semiconductor design and verification.
NCG & Experienced Engineer Training in DD, DV, DFT & PD: Upskilling Engineers for Global MNC Partner
We successfully trained 100+ engineers, including New College Graduates (NCGs) and experienced engineers, in collaboration with a global multinational professional services company. These advanced training programs focus on key areas essential to semiconductor development, including Digital Design (DD), Design Verification (DV), Design for Testability (DFT), and Physical Design (PD)
This partnership is designed to upskill engineers and prepare them for high-impact projects in the semiconductor industry. Our tailored training sessions are strategically structured to boost productivity, accelerate project timelines, and equip engineers with cutting-edge skills.
A Complete Overview of RISC-V Open ISA: Empowering Engineers to Design Next-Gen Chips
In this video, our Founder and CEO, Mr. P R Sivakumar , explains the layered architecture of the RISC-V open ISA and how chip designers design various chips, such as simple embedded microcontrollers and complex desktop and cloud server chips/SoCs, using various layers of the RISC-V Instruction Set Architecture. Engineers can easily understand all the layers of the RISC-V ISA, including the Unprivileged and Privileged architectures, such as the Base ISA, Extensions, Machine ISA, Supervisor ISA, and Hypervisor Extension.
Watch the YouTube video:
A Complete Overview of RISC-V Open ISA
To explore our RISC-V certification courses, check out the courses below:
RISC-V Processor IP Verification
