Brian Jeffrey
The National Innovation Center (NIC) has initiated a specialized training program for instructors in integrated circuit (IC) design on August 22. Over the next few years until October 2024, 18 selected universities will have their lecturers undergo rigorous training in IC design with guidance from international experts. This initiative aims to enhance human resources for Vietnam’s semiconductor industry.
Renowned technology universities in Vietnam, such as Hanoi University of Science and Technology, the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology, Vietnam National University, and the Academy of Cryptography Techniques, will benefit from software licenses for printed circuit board (PCB) design from Siemens. The provision of this software will assist these institutions in research and talent development for the semiconductor field.
Vietbay Technology’s CEO, Dam Thi Hong Lan, revealed that the initial IC design course was designed for 30 lecturers, but the actual number of applicants doubled, demonstrating a significant demand and enthusiasm for semiconductor chip design training among university educators.
Upon completion of the training program, Vietnam will have a new group of lecturers and experts equipped with the latest global technologies, ready to educate engineers and students effectively, thereby making valuable contributions to the semiconductor industry—both locally and globally.
The semiconductor industry is a pivotal component of the modern economy and a crucial catalyst for the technological advancements driving various high-tech sectors.
Vietnam is increasingly emerging as a prominent hub for the semiconductor industry due to its strategic geopolitical advantages, youthful and tech-savvy workforce, modern infrastructure, and enticing investment policies that attract leading global technology companies.
To support the industry’s expansion, Vietnam is concentrating on substantial investments in top-tier human resources critical to keeping pace with global technological advancements, thereby positioning Vietnam prominently in the global semiconductor value chain.
Prior to introducing the IC design course for instructors, the National Innovation Center had already collaborated with major technology firms like Qorvo, Cadence, ARM, and the Vietnam Innovation Network in Silicon Valley to organize several semiconductor chip design training programs.
Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment, Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc, highlighted that the semiconductor IC design instructor training program is a pivotal initiative fostering collaboration among the government, academia, and industry. The collective aim is to train numerous skilled professionals for Vietnam’s semiconductor sector.
In this collaboration, the government facilitates, universities act as foundational pillars, and businesses provide support to enhance educational quality, ensuring alignment with market needs.
“This initiative seeks to bring about a ‘breakthrough of breakthroughs’ in the development of high-caliber human resources. I am confident in Vietnam’s prospects within the global semiconductor value chain, and the vision of Vietnam leaving its mark on the global technology landscape is now closer than ever,” stated Deputy Minister Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc.
