Royal University of Bhutan, Cadence partner to boost VLSI capabilities

The partnership between the Royal University of Bhutan and Cadence marks a significant step towards bridging the industry-academic gap by leveraging Cadence’s latest EDA tools to enhance VLSI design capabilities within the college.

The College of Science and Technology (CST) at the Royal University of Bhutan has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cadence Design Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. The alliance aims to foster the next generation of semiconductor talent.

“On behalf of the Royal University of Bhutan, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to Cadence for supporting us in our pursuit of excellence in education and research. Integrating Cadence's cutting-edge EDA tools into our curriculum amplifies our commitment to providing students with a robust, industry-aligned educational journey. We are excited to collaborate with Cadence and empower our future engineers with the expertise and capabilities essential for thriving in the ever-evolving landscape of VLSI design." - Dasho Nidup Dorji, Vice Chancellor, Royal University of Bhutan.

Jaswinder Ahuja, Corporate VP – International Headquarters and India Managing Director at Cadence, said, "Through our partnership with the College of Science and Technology at the Royal University of Bhutan, Cadence continues its mission to nurture the semiconductor leaders of tomorrow. By providing access to our cutting-edge EDA technologies, we aim to empower students and faculty to push the boundaries of VLSI design. This collaboration highlights Cadence's commitment to promoting innovation and bridging the gap between academia and industry."

Royal University of Bhutan, Cadence Partnership Details

Under this three-year agreement, Cadence will provide research bundle and AWR Design Environment bundle licenses as part of the Cadence University Program to the College of Science and Technology (CST) at the Royal University of Bhutan. 

The students and faculty with get access to Cadence’s cutting-edge EDA tools, facilitating hands-on learning experiences through real-world projects, and allowing them to delve deeper into the field of VLSI design. Cadence will also provide suggestions on various courses, making them more industry-relevant in alignment with the Cadence University Program.

This agreement will offer new placements and internship opportunities for students, will enable them to gain practical industry exposure and upskill them for future career endeavors.

The Cadence University Program will provide easy access to the leading electronic design automation tools used for academic research and education to develop advanced users of Cadence technology. Under this agreement, Cadence intends to train the next generation of innovators, influencing the electronics industry for years to come. 

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