Newsletter October 2025

Empowering Semiconductor Excellence through Expertise and Innovation

We are excited to present the latest edition of Maven Silicon’s Newsletter. This quarter reflects our continued mission to strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem by integrating real-world training, strategic partnerships, and active participation in national events. From enhancing industry engagement to driving workforce readiness, our focus remains on empowering students, professionals, academia, corporates, and communities to stay ahead in the ever-evolving VLSI and Embedded Systems landscape.

Maven Silicon Partners with iHUB DivyaSampark, IIT Roorkee

In a strategic move to strengthen India’s semiconductor education ecosystem, Maven Silicon signed an MoU with iHUB DivyaSampark, IIT Roorkee, a Technology Innovation Hub under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS).

This collaboration marks the launch of Executive Certification Programs in VLSI, co-developed with IIT Roorkee’s innovation hub. These programs are specifically designed to upskill engineering professionals with advanced knowledge and practical skills in cutting-edge VLSI technologies, aligning directly with the evolving needs of the semiconductor industry.

By integrating IIT Roorkee’s research-driven academic environment with Maven Silicon’s industry expertise, this partnership aims to build a highly skilled, future-ready semiconductor workforce capable of driving India’s technological aspirations under the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

Maven Alumni Conference (MAC) 2025: Uniting Minds, Celebrating Excellence

September 20, 2025 | Bengaluru

MAC 2025 was a milestone event that brought together the Maven Silicon professional community under one roof. With Wipro as the Platinum Sponsor, the event witnessed enthusiastic alumni and distinguished industry guests.

The conference featured inspiring keynote addresses by Mr. Sivakumar P R, Founder & CEO of Maven Silicon, and Dr. Vijaykumar, Chief Architect/General Manager and Distinguished Member at Wipro, who shared their perspectives on the evolving semiconductor landscape in the age of AI. Mr. Sivakumar spoke on “Maven Silicon: Finishing School to COE”, tracing the company’s journey from a finishing school to a Centre of Excellence in semiconductor education and innovation.

Two insightful panel discussions stole the spotlight. The Industry Panel, titled “AI-Driven Chip Design: How Will Roles of Engineers Evolve?”, explored how artificial intelligence is reshaping traditional VLSI roles and what future skills will be essential. In the Alumni Panel, titled “From Engineer to Tech Leader: What It Takes to Lead in the AI-driven Semiconductor Industry”, seasoned alumni shared their journeys from technical roles to strategic leadership positions.

The event concluded with an Awards and Recognition Ceremony, honouring alumni who have made significant contributions to the semiconductor industry. MAC 2025 proved to be more than an event, it was a celebration of innovation, leadership, and community.

Corporate Training and Technical Upskilling: Building High-Impact Teams

Maven Silicon continued to deliver transformative workforce development programs tailored to specific organizational needs. Our corporate training engagements this quarter showcased our ability to scale, customize, and drive high-value learning outcomes.

Key Training Highlights:

• Training for World’s Largest OEM in Mobility Solutions Delivered RTL Design and Design Verification training for 50+ new college graduates, ensuring project readiness from day one.
• Training for Leading Global Semiconductor & Product Engineering Firm Conducted advanced training for 25+ experienced engineers on Low Power Verification using UPF, enhancing their ability to handle complex low-power SoC designs.
• Offline Workshop for Global Leader in Engineering and R&D Services Conducted a RISC-V IP Verification workshop for 70+ experienced engineers, focusing on industry-relevant practices and real-world applications.
• Online Workshop for Technology Consulting Company Specializing in Semiconductor Design Hosted a RISC-V IP Design workshop for 60+ senior engineers, featuring interactive, instructor-led sessions, equipping them with practical design techniques and accelerating their deployment into RISC-V-based projects.

These engagements highlight our commitment to nurturing project-ready talent through targeted, high-impact training modules.

Industry Spotlight: Shaping the Future at Semicon India and DVCon 2025

Maven Silicon continued to strengthen its presence at the forefront of the semiconductor ecosystem with active participation in two of the most influential industry events this quarter: Semicon India 2025 and DVCon India 2025.

At Semicon India, our Founder and CEO Mr. Sivakumar P R, along with the Maven Silicon leadership team, attended the prestigious event and had the honour of witnessing the Prime Minister’s keynote address on India’s semiconductor roadmap. During the networking session, the team held insightful discussions with CXOs and senior leaders from leading global and Indian semiconductor companies, focusing on innovation, collaboration, and talent development.

At DVCon India 2025, Mr. Sivakumar delivered a compelling keynote address on the topic “AI-powered Chip Design: Spec to Silicon”, highlighting how AI is transforming the entire chip design lifecycle. The address sparked significant interest among industry participants, especially in Maven Silicon’s advanced educational programs. Many organizations expressed strong interest in the Executive MTech in VLSI Design offered in collaboration with PES University and the Executive Certification in VLSI developed with iHUB, IIT Roorkee.

These engagements reflect Maven Silicon’s commitment to thought leadership, industry collaboration, and driving innovation through education in the global semiconductor space.

Fuelling Career Growth through Successful Placement Drives

This quarter, Maven Silicon continued to deliver on its promise of bridging education with employability. Our dedicated placement initiatives facilitated successful hiring of our trained engineers across a wide spectrum of top semiconductor companies.

Leading industry players such as Wipro, Cadence, MediaTek, HCL, Alphawave Semi, Capgemini, Cyient and more extended exciting career opportunities to our students. These placement outcomes underscore the effectiveness of our practical training models and the confidence that the industry places in Maven Silicon-trained professionals.

With each placement drive, we are building a robust pipeline of skilled VLSI and embedded system engineers ready to shape the future of technology.

Nationwide Learning Impact: Certifications and Hands-on Workshops

Our commitment to transforming semiconductor education continued to reach new milestones this quarter. Through large-scale certification programs and practical workshops, we engaged thousands of engineering students across the country.

Key Highlights:

• Free Online Certification on SoC Design Using Verilog HDL: Upskilled over 3,000 students from 80+ engineering colleges across India.
• Free Online Certification on Embedded Systems Design Using C Programming: Empowered over 6,000 students from 90+ institutions across India.
• Workshop on the Power of C in Embedded Systems – From Silicon to Smart Solutions: Transformed 250+ students through real-world embedded systems programming.
• Project-Based Workshop on Smart Home with Embedded Systems: Enabled 325+ students to build practical applications with embedded technologies.

These programs not only equipped students with in-demand skills but also ignited their curiosity to innovate and explore careers in VLSI and embedded systems.

Looking Ahead: Upskilling Talent. Powering Innovation.

As we conclude this quarter, we’re proud of the milestones achieved in training, partnerships, and community engagement. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and excellence, Maven Silicon remains dedicated to enabling companies, students and professionals to lead in the semiconductor revolution.
We invite corporate and academia partners and industry leaders to collaborate with us in shaping a skilled, future-ready semiconductor workforce.

Explore iHUB, IIT Roorkee Executive Certification Programs
Explore Executive MTech in VLSI Design
Maven Alumni Conference (MAC) 2025 Highlights
Keynote address by Mr. Sivakumar P R, Founder and CEO of Maven Silicon, at MAC 2025
Highlights from SEMICON India 2025
Key Moments from DVCon India 2025
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