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National Semiconductor HR Development Program (INSPIRE)

The National Semiconductor HR Development Program (NSHRDP) Phase‑I, branded as INSPIRE, is a landmark initiative of the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) under the Ministry of IT & Telecom (MoITT). This program is designed to build a robust semiconductor talent pipeline that will position Pakistan competitively in the global semiconductor design ecosystem.
At the core of the program are Semiconductor Education & Research Clusters (SERCs), to be established across three regions. These clusters will modernize curricula, strengthen faculty development, and produce job‑ready graduates in chip design. Complementing this effort, Up‑Skilling Training Programs (USTPs) will provide practical, industry‑aligned training to already graduated engineers, covering foundation, specialized, and expert levels in semiconductor design and verification.
By nurturing a new generation of semiconductor engineers, INSPIRE strengthens Pakistan’s role in the global technology value chain and supports the growth of a fabless semiconductor design industry.

Program Targets

2,200
Undergraduate & Postgraduate Students trained under SERCs.

5,000
Engineers Upskilled through nationwide USTPs.

7,200
total beneficiaries including students and professionals

Key Objectives

Modernize curricula and strengthen faculty development in semiconductor design.

Provide nationwide upskilling programs for engineers in design and verification.

Deploy a centralized, cloud‑based EDA platform for universities and training institutions.

Enhance employability, support indigenous R&D, and attract foreign design centers and FDI

Expected Outcomes & Impact

Economic Impact

  • Growth of Pakistan’s fabless semiconductor design industry.
  • Attraction of foreign design centers and foreign direct investment (FDI).
  • Support for high‑value exports through technology services

Human Capital Impact

  • Creation of a pipeline of globally competitive engineers.
  • Reduction in industry training costs and skill shortages.
  • Expansion of high‑paying employment opportunities.

Innovation & Ecosystem Impact

  • Encouragement of chip design startups and indigenous IP development.
  • Strengthened industry–academia collaboration.
  • Positioning of Pakistan in the global semiconductor value chain.

National Semiconductor HR Development Program (NSHRDP) Phase-I / INSPIRE

Building a future-ready national semiconductor workforce through structured evaluations and phased implementation.

Progress Status

  • SERC Technical Evaluation in Process.
  • USTP RFP Revised Technical Evaluation Approved and in process for Financial Bid Opening.
  • Hardware & Software, Technical evaluation in process.