This program is dedicated to the development of a System on Chip (SoC) platform, specifically designed to support learning and research activities within Indonesian academic institutions. The platform serves as an educational and research tool for students, lecturers, and researchers to gain hands-on experience in digital chip design. It will integrate a processor, a variety of digital peripherals, and custom-designed Intellectual Property (IP) blocks—developed both individually and through collaboration between universities—thus promoting synergy across higher education institutions in advancing semiconductor technology.

Beyond serving as a teaching aid, this initiative aims to enhance the capacity of Indonesia’s human resources in the semiconductor field, particularly in SoC design and IP integration. The platform also includes the development of embedded software to test and validate system functionality and performance, providing users with end-to-end exposure from RTL design and IP integration to simulation, FPGA implementation, and eventually tape-out to a foundry. This comprehensive approach creates a structured and industry-relevant experimental environment, reinforcing both curriculum development and academic research across Indonesian universities.

Through this platform, the program envisions the establishment of centers of excellence in digital chip design at universities across the country—capable not only of producing skilled graduates but also of contributing directly to the growth of Indonesia’s semiconductor ecosystem. Ultimately, this initiative represents a strategic step toward technological self-reliance and elevates the role of academia in shaping Indonesia’s participation in the global semiconductor innovation landscape.