Bhubaneswar: The Centurion University here has signed MoUs with MarqueeSemi and SignatureIP to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Scalable Silicon Systems and an Innovation and Product Incubation Programme.
“This strategic collaboration aims to strengthen India’s semiconductor education ecosystem by providing students and researchers with opportunities to engage in VLSI design, SoC development, chiplet-based systems, and IP innovation. The partnership will serve as a comprehensive hub for research, training, skill development, incubation, and industry mentorship in scalable silicon system design, verification, and advanced semiconductor architectures,” the institute said in a release.
Vice Chancellor, Centurion University, Supriya Pattanayak also described it as a significant milestone in universities’ journey toward driving innovation-led and industry-integrated education. “This partnership with MarqueeSemi and SignatureIP will empower our students to become active contributors to India’s growing semiconductor ecosystem and foster the next generation of chip design engineers and innovators,” she said.
Vice President, Centurion University, D N Rao said that the CoE for Scalable Silicon Systems and the Innovation Lab will provide our students with real-world semiconductor exposure, hands-on training with industry-grade tools, and mentorship from domain experts in both silicon services and IP development.
Umesh Mohanty, representing both MarqueeSemi and SignatureIP, stated: “We are proud to partner with Centurion University in building a strong foundation for VLSI education, scalable silicon system design capability, and semiconductor innovation. Through MarqueeSemi’s expertise in end-to-end silicon solutions and SignatureIP’s cutting-edge IP portfolio, we aim to nurture a generation of skilled engineers and innovators ready to contribute to India’s semiconductor mission and global competitiveness.”
This initiative is in sync with India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat visions by promoting self-reliance, innovation, and skill development in semiconductor technology. The three-year partnership will focus on creating a sustainable pipeline of skilled semiconductor professionals, fostering innovation, and establishing India as a global hub for scalable silicon system design talent, the release added.
