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Upskilling Trainings in Semiconductor Chip Design & Verification (Pilot Project)

The Upskilling Trainings in Semiconductor Chip Design & Verification (Pilot Program) is a specialized initiative launched under the collaboration of the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) and the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST). The program is designed to train a select group of engineering graduates in advanced semiconductor design and verification skills.

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.
At present, 54 graduates are being trained with more than 50% of their training completed.

Key Objectives

Train engineering graduates in semiconductor chip design and verification.

Build a pool of industry-ready professionals for Pakistan’s semiconductor ecosystem.

Enable universities with advanced design tools and research clusters.

Strengthen academia–industry collaboration in semiconductor R&D.

Provide a model for scaling up national-level semiconductor training initiatives.

Skill Areas Covered

Chip Design & Verification

Digital IC Design

Verification Methodologies

Hands-on use of industry-standard design tools

Applied semiconductor R&D practices

Expected Outcomes & Impact

Specialized Workforce

60 
engineering graduates trained in semiconductor chip design and verification.

University Enablement

Academic institutions equipped with advanced tools and research clusters.

Industry Readiness

Graduates prepared to contribute to Pakistan’s semiconductor industry.

Pilot for Expansion

A tested model for scaling up semiconductor training programs nationwide.

Global Competitiveness

Strengthened capacity to participate in the international semiconductor value chain.

Upskilling Trainings in Semiconductor Chip Design & Verification (Pilot Program)

Advancing specialized semiconductor skills through hands-on training for 54 graduates.

Progress Status

  • Trainings of 54 graduates in completed.

  • Job placement of 51 trained graduates is in process.