About NCDC

Pioneering Pakistan's semiconductor revolution through world-class training and industry partnerships.

Our Mission

To position Pakistan as a recognised contributor to the global semiconductor industry by cultivating a cadre of world-class chip designers and advancing frontier research that fuels national innovation.

Our Vision

To forge an inclusive, world-class design hub—uniting talent, infrastructure, and strategic partnerships—that firmly integrates Pakistan into the global semiconductor value chain.

Our Story

From vision to reality - the journey of NCDC in transforming Pakistan's semiconductor landscape.

The NUST Chip Design Centre (NCDC) was established as a national-level initiative to address the critical need for skilled semiconductor professionals in Pakistan. Recognizing the global semiconductor shortage and Pakistan's potential to contribute to this vital industry, NCDC was conceived as a comprehensive solution.

Founded with the support of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) and NUST, NCDC represents a strategic investment in Pakistan's technological future. Our center combines academic excellence with industry relevance, offering programs that bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

Today, NCDC stands as Pakistan's premier semiconductor design hub, having trained hundreds of engineers and designed multiple chips that demonstrate our technical capabilities and commitment to innovation.

NCDC Team

Our Core Values

The principles that guide everything we do at NCDC.

Excellence

We maintain the highest standards in education, research, and industry collaboration, ensuring our graduates are world-class professionals.

Innovation

We foster creativity and cutting-edge thinking, encouraging our students and researchers to push the boundaries of semiconductor design.

Collaboration

We believe in the power of partnerships, working closely with industry, academia, and government to achieve our shared goals.

Global Impact

We are committed to positioning Pakistan on the global semiconductor map and contributing to the worldwide technology ecosystem.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Cutting-edge infrastructure supporting world-class semiconductor design and training.

Advanced EDA Tools

Access to industry-standard Electronic Design Automation tools including Cadence, Synopsys, and Mentor Graphics for complete design-to-tape-out workflows.

FPGA Development Kits

Comprehensive FPGA prototyping and testing facilities with Xilinx and Intel development boards for real-world validation.

High-Performance Computing

Dedicated computing clusters and servers optimized for complex semiconductor design simulations and verification.

Testing & Characterization

Advanced testing equipment for chip characterization, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and specialized measurement tools.

Our Impact & Achievements

Quantifying our contribution to Pakistan's semiconductor ecosystem.

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Engineers Trained
Graduate engineers equipped with industry-ready skills in semiconductor design.
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Chips Designed
Complete semiconductor chips designed and fabricated through our programs.
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Industry Partners
Strategic partnerships with leading semiconductor companies and organizations.
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Placement Rate
Percentage of our graduates successfully placed in the semiconductor industry.

Our Journey

Key milestones in NCDC's evolution and growth.

Jan 2024

NCDC Foundation

Apr 2024

1st Digital Design Verification Training

July 2024

1st Analog Mixed Signal Training

Aug 2024

2nd Digital Verification Training

Jan 2025

200+ Engineers Trained