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Vietnam's National Innovation Center (NIC) is collaborating with U.S. companies Qorvo, Inc. and Cadence Design Systems, Inc. to train 50,000 semiconductor engineers by 2030. This ambitious initiative aims to bolster Vietnam's semiconductor industry by developing high-quality manpower and promoting a robust semiconductor ecosystem.

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung and Qorvo President and CEO Bob Bruggeworth witness the signing of an MoU between the National Innovation Center and Qorvo. 

On July 16, NIC and its U.S. partners launched an analog Integrated Circuit (IC) design course in Hanoi. The course, held at the NIC, features lecturers, specialists, and students from nine universities across Vietnam. Each of the 40 participants received a scholarship of VND30 million ($1,182). Qorvo provided IC design lecturers and a U.S.-standard curriculum, while Cadence supported the course with its IC software copyrights.

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung emphasized the importance of this program in Vietnam's journey to mastering semiconductor technology. He highlighted the country's strategic advantages, including a favorable geographic location, a tech-savvy young workforce, improved infrastructure, and a conducive business environment.

Vietnam plans to invest approximately $1 billion in training 50,000 semiconductor engineers by 2030, with potential expansion to 100,000 engineers in the future. The initiative also includes collaborations with other American firms such as Synopsys, ARM, and Marvell Technology.

During the ceremony, NIC and Qorvo signed a memorandum of understanding to promote Vietnam's semiconductor ecosystem, focusing on research & development and high-quality manpower training. Qorvo President and CEO Bob Bruggeworth praised Vietnam's rapid semiconductor industry development and the government's commitment to fostering a supportive ecosystem. He expressed confidence in NIC's potential to become a semiconductor hub in the country and announced Qorvo's plans to expand operations in Vietnam.

Trinh Khac Hue, General Director of Qorvo Vietnam, stated that the course would cover fundamental theories and practical aspects of IC design, with Qorvo engineers directly training Vietnamese participants. Graduates will be proficient in using Cadence's IC design software, positioning them well for careers in the burgeoning semiconductor industry.

This initiative marks a significant step forward in Vietnam's efforts to establish itself as a key player in the global semiconductor value chain.