The grand finale of VLSITHON 2.0, the nation’s largest VLSI (Very Large-Scale Integration) competition, concluded with six teams emerging victorious. The award ceremony took place at the Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) auditorium, honoring young innovators who showcased their expertise in RTL (Register Transfer Level) and Analog design categories.
Organized by Ulkasemi, a leading semiconductor company, in collaboration with AUST’s Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) and the IEEE Student Branch, the competition attracted 235 participants from 20 universities nationwide. Competing in 82 teams, six teams clinched the titles of Champion, First Runner-up, and Second Runner-up across two categories, reads a press release.
In the RTL Design category, RUET Digital Dynamos emerged as champions, followed by ASCII from BUET as First Runner-up, and RUET 3idIOTs in Third place. Meanwhile, in the Analog Design category, the HeliKopter team claimed the championship, Team Exponentials secured the First Runner-up position, and ASCII earned the Second Runner-up spot. The winners were awarded a total prize pool of Taka 3 lakh.
Speaking at the event, Mohammad Enayetur Rahman, CEO and President of Ulkasemi, emphasized the potential of young engineers in shaping the future of technology and innovation. He remarked, “VLSITHON 2.0 has highlighted the immense talent in Bangladesh's engineering community. Semiconductor chips, especially in the context of Artificial Intelligence (AI), are no longer just components but a new form of power driving the global economy.”
He also discussed the future of the semiconductor industry, stating, “The global semiconductor market, valued at $50 trillion, is set to double by 2030. With proper support, Bangladesh’s semiconductor industry could evolve into a multi-billion-dollar market, generating new job opportunities and significantly boosting national revenue.”
The Chief Guest, Professor Dr. Mohammad Ashraful Haque, Vice Chancellor of AUST, praised the initiative, stating, “VLSITHON 2.0 not only recognizes the technical brilliance of our youth but also contributes to the advancement of Bangladesh’s technology sector. This competition is a testament to the potential of our young engineers to drive innovation and progress.”
VLSITHON 2.0 is being lauded as a platform to inspire and cultivate the next generation of engineers, equipping them to lead Bangladesh’s transformation into a global player in the semiconductor and technology industries.
