KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park has inked strategic partnerships with Brazilian semiconductor design firm Chipinventor and Amazon Web Services (AWS), marking a new chapter in international collaboration within the semiconductor industry.
The partnership, supported by the Brazilian Embassy in Malaysia and Brazil’s Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation under the Innovation Diplomacy Programme, aims to strengthen ties between Malaysia and Brazil in the fields of integrated circuit (IC) design and manufacturing.
The initiative is set to drive joint investments, facilitate technology transfers, and further position Malaysia as a regional hub for semiconductor innovation.
Chipinventor Expands into Asia via Selangor
Chipinventor—a spin-off from Brazil’s renowned Wernher von Braun Center for Advanced Research—has chosen the Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park in Selangor as its base for Asian expansion.
“This decision reflects the confidence global players have in Malaysia’s infrastructure, skilled talent pool, and strategic ASEAN location,” said Selangor Investment, Trade and Mobility Committee chairman, Ng Sze Han, during the Brazil x Malaysia Bilateral Semiconductor Industry Development Programme.
He highlighted that Chipinventor’s cloud-based semiconductor design platform, powered by artificial intelligence and hosted on AWS Malaysia’s infrastructure, enables even non-engineers to design chips through an intuitive no-code interface.
Local Startups Prove Capability
Malaysian tech startup Alphaswift Industries, winner of the 7th Selangor Accelerator Programme (SAP) by the Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec), successfully designed and prototyped a silicon chip using Chipinventor’s platform. The chip is now ready for fabrication at Silterra, Malaysia’s leading semiconductor foundry—underscoring the potential of homegrown innovation.
Developing a Semiconductor-Ready Workforce
To cultivate local talent, the Advanced Semiconductor Academy of Malaysia (ASEM) is collaborating with Chipinventor to deliver industry-relevant training. Programmes like the National Semiconductor Excellence Programme (NSEP) and Global Semiconductor Exchange Programme (GSEP) will provide Malaysian students and professionals with hands-on skills in chip design, testing, and verification.
The Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park said this partnership will not only enhance Malaysia’s digital ecosystem but also promote the adoption of cloud-based chip design platforms globally.
