IIT-M Pravartak Technologies Foundation is partnering with Maven Silicon, a Bengaluru-based chip and embedded systems training institute, to launch semiconductor upskilling programmes. 

The partnership will jointly launch two certification programmes — the design and verification of VLSI, which is the technology of creating integrated circuits (ICs) by packing billions of transistors onto a single silicon chip and  embedded systems design, which integrates the physical chips with software. 

The courses will be for a period of nine months and combine online learning with hands-on labs and industry-relevant capstone projects. 

“At IITM Pravartak, our focus is on catalysing innovation and high-quality talent development in Cyber-Physical Systems and allied domains. These programs create a scalable and accessible pathway for working professionals to upskill in critical semiconductor and embedded technologies, which form the basis for Cyber-Physical Systems, aligned with industry needs and national priorities,” Shankar Raman, CEO, IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation, said.

“To build a globally competitive and self-reliant ecosystem, we must develop talent that is immediately productive in real-world chip design environments. Through this collaboration with IITM Pravartak, we are delivering a structured, hands-on learning pathway that working professionals can pursue without stepping away from their careers,” PR Sivakumar, Founder and CEO of Maven Silicon. 

Published on April 7, 2026