Ho Chi Minh City Ambitiously Targets 40K Microchip Engineers with $5M Initiative
Overview of the Microchip Engineers Initiative
In a bold move to advance its semiconductor industry, Ho Chi Minh City has announced a $5 million initiative aimed at training 40,000 microchip engineers by 2030. This is part of a larger strategy to position the city as a key player in the global semiconductor supply chain. The city’s “Semiconductor Industry Development Program,” approved by the HCM City People’s Committee, focuses on establishing a robust ecosystem for semiconductor research, innovation, and production at the Saigon Hi-Tech Park.
By upgrading its infrastructure, developing skilled human resources, and encouraging investment, the city aims to transform its Hi-Tech Park into a national hub for semiconductor research and development. This includes the design and production of high-powered electronic components such as MOSFETs and transistors, which will eventually lay the groundwork for more complex semiconductor products.
The program also envisions creating a Center for Innovation at the Hi-Tech Park’s Business Incubator, fostering a startup ecosystem around semiconductor research. The goal is to support 60 projects, help five Vietnamese companies graduate in the semiconductor design space, and produce 60 intellectual property assets by 2030.
Attracting foreign investment is also a priority. Ho Chi Minh City aims to secure 20 high-tech projects, including one from a major global technology corporation. Additionally, the city is committed to producing semiconductor designs for export.
Collaborations and Partnerships in Microchip Engineers Training
To ensure the success of this initiative, the city plans to collaborate with universities, research institutions, and international experts to train microchip engineers. With the newly established $5 million fund, the city will focus on upskilling approximately 6,000 microchip engineers per year in semiconductor design and related fields. Training courses will be offered for at least 1,200 participants annually, with support from 2-3 international experts.
This ambitious plan reflects the city’s vision to become a global leader in semiconductor innovation and economic growth by 2030.
Hyphen Deux R&D Office at Sacom Chip Sang Building
Hyphen Deux, a leading fabless semiconductor company, is headquartered at the Sacom Chip Sang Building in Saigon Hi-Tech Park, Ho Chi Minh City. This strategic location places the company at the core of Vietnam’s rapidly growing semiconductor industry, positioning it to leverage the country’s expanding technological and innovation ecosystem.