ABOUT US
Launching the Future of VLSI Engineering
Our Mission
To empower aspiring VLSI engineers with real-world, hands-on, and industry-aligned training that bridges the gap between academics and semiconductor careers.
Our Vision
To become the most trusted launchpad for VLSI talent — enabling a generation of engineers to confidently build and ship chips that power tomorrow’s world.
Our Story
SilicaLaunch is on a mission to transform how VLSI engineers are trained and launched into the semiconductor industry. We are not just a training platform — we are an industry-grade talent accelerator designed to close the gap between academic knowledge and real-world semiconductor design.
Founded by seasoned VLSI professionals, SilicaLaunch combines expert-led instruction, hands-on project work, and direct tapeout exposure to develop engineers who are not just job-ready, but battle-tested. Every learner at SilicaLaunch works on production-level flows, tools, and methodologies used in top semiconductor companies.
Whether you’re a student, a fresher, or a working professional aiming to upskill, SilicaLaunch provides a rigorous and immersive ecosystem to equip you with skills that matter — from RTL to GDSII, signoff to silicon.
Meet Our Team
Dr. Vijay Vallabhuni
Operation Head, PhD
Stanford University World’s Top 2% Scientists 2024, IEEE Senior Member
J Mahantesh Gowd
(Monty)
Director
Sachin C
Director