IITM Pravartak partners with Maven Silicon to launch training program for Working Professionals in Semiconductor Tech
The nine-month Professional Certification Programs in VLSI Design and Verification and Embedded Systems Design, which are foundational to the semiconductor industry, will be offered in online mode
CHENNAI, 7th April 2026: IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation is partnering with Maven Silicon, a leading VLSI and Embedded Systems training institute, to launch training programs in technologies that are foundational to the semiconductor industry. The two programs are intended for working professionals, enabling them to upskill without leaving their jobs.
This initiative is strongly aligned with the vision of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0. It will not only strengthen the semiconductor workforce but also contribute meaningfully to Nation-building by empowering Indian engineers to design, verify and innovate at a global scale.
The two Professional Certification Programs in
‘VLSI Design and Verification’ and in
‘Embedded Systems Design’
will be for a duration of nine months. They combine structured online learning with hands-on labs and an industry-relevant capstone project. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a co-issued certificate from IITM Pravartak and Maven Silicon. Admissions for the inaugural cohort will open shortly.
Indiaʼs semiconductor market is valued at approximately US$52 billion (FY2024–25) and is projected to more than double to US$100–110 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10–13%. The country already contributes nearly 20% of the worldʼs semiconductor design talent. As fabrication, packaging, and design capabilities expand under National initiatives, the demand for industry-ready VLSI and Embedded Systems professionals is expected to accelerate significantly.
Highlighting the need for such training, Dr. Shankar Raman, CEO, IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation, said, “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.”
Further, Mr. P.R. Sivakumar, Founder and CEO of Maven Silicon, said, “India is at a defining moment in its semiconductor journey. 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.”
IITM Pravartak Technologies is a Section 8 Company housing the Technology Innovation Hub on Sensors, Networking, Actuators and Control Systems, under its National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems and hosted by IIT Madras.
With over 17 years of excellence in semiconductor skilling, Maven Silicon has more than 5,000 alumni contributing to leading global semiconductor organizations. This collaboration brings together Maven Siliconʼs industry-driven pedagogy and IITM Pravartakʼs innovation-led academic ecosystem to create a rigorous, outcome-oriented learning pathway aligned with Indiaʼs accelerating semiconductor growth.
The VLSI Design and Verification program will emphasise advanced digital design, SystemVerilog, UVM-based verification methodologies, and industry-standard EDA flows. The Embedded Systems Design program will cover processor architectures, real-time systems, embedded C, device drivers, and system-level design, preparing professionals to design and validate
A semiconductor industry veteran with over 27 years of experience, Mr. Mr. P.R. Sivakumar has advised leading EDA companies, including Synopsys, Cadence, and Mentor Graphics and is widely recognized for his contributions to Indiaʼs semiconductor skilling ecosystem.
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ABOUT MAVEN SILICON
Maven Silicon is Indiaʼs leading VLSI and Embedded Systems training institute with over 17 years of excellence, 100,000+ learners trained, and 5,000+ alumni contributing to the global semiconductor ecosystem.
ABOUT IITM PRAVARTAK TECHNOLOGIES FOUNDATION
IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation is a section 08 Company housing the Technology Innovation Hub on Sensors, Networking, Actuators, and Control Systems (SNACS). We are committed to transforming the frontiers of knowledge. Our start-up ecosystem is the nurturing space of brilliant professionals, Innovative entrepreneurs, curious young talents, and inquisitive students. With world-class infrastructure, equipment, and experienced mentors, we have everything to offer for the technology-hungry brains.
IITM Pravartak under its National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems and hosted as a Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) by IIT Madras. The NM-ICPS is a comprehensive Mission aimed at complete convergence with all stakeholders by establishing strong linkages between academia, industry, Government, and International Organizations.
