The aim of the Center is to train Bangladeshi Engineers and Applied Science graduates to become world-class Integrated Circuit (IC) Designers and Test Engineers. It will provide local enterprises involved in mixed-signal IC designs with trained engineers who can start Design, Layout, and IC Testing on day one of employment.
The main objectives of the Center are to conduct training as per following:
- 3 to 6 months full-time flagship program in VLSI
- Participative & Experiential Learning Model
- Access to Semiconductor Technology
- Work and learn in EDA Tools used by the industry
- Corporate Practice Environment
CVES regularly organizes seminars and workshops on semiconductor technology, emerging industry trends, and career opportunities for fresh graduates in both local and global markets. These sessions feature talks delivered by industry leaders and senior engineers from leading semiconductor design companies in the country, such as Ulkasemi and Neural Semiconductor, as well as from global technology giants like ARM.
Recently, CVES, in collaboration with the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE), launched a 10-week certification program titled “RTL Design, Verification, Synthesis, and PnR for Digital VLSI Design.” This hands-on training course is designed for fresh graduates and senior-level students nearing graduation and is open not only to AIUB students but also to graduates from other universities. The program aims to strengthen participants’ practical skills in digital VLSI design, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and real-world industry requirements. By focusing on industry-relevant workflows and tool-chains, the course enhances students’ technical competencies and significantly improves their employability, making them more attractive candidates for roles in the semiconductor sector.
In addition to training and skill development, CVES actively supports student-led projects that demonstrate strong potential for commercialization. Promising projects are provided with mentorship, technical guidance, and opportunities for collaboration with industry partners to refine their prototypes into market-ready solutions. Through this initiative, CVES aims to foster an innovation-driven mindset among students, encourage entrepreneurship in the semiconductor domain, and create pathways for translating academic research into impactful commercial products and startups. Looking ahead, CVES plans to identify high-potential projects and develop them into intellectual property (IP) cores that can be licensed or marketed to local semiconductor design houses, thereby strengthening industry-academia collaboration and contributing to the growth of the domestic semiconductor ecosystem.
CVES also plays an active role in supporting both undergraduate and postgraduate research in semiconductor design and related areas. Students undertaking VLSI-related projects receive guidance on design methodologies, tool usage, and advanced design flows to help align their research with industry-relevant challenges. As part of future initiatives, CVES aims to facilitate the tape-out of selected projects by partnering with semiconductor foundries that offer dedicated university support programs. This will provide students and researchers with invaluable exposure to the complete chip development lifecycle — from design and verification to physical fabrication — significantly enhancing their practical experience and research impact.