21 Teams Advance from the Preliminary Round of the 2025 FPGA & MCU Design Competition
Da Nang, July 23, 2025 – The preliminary round of the 2025 FPGA & MCU Design Competition took place successfully at the Danang Semiconductor and AI Center (DSAC), with the participation of 21 teams and over 100 students from technical universities in Danang City and nearby regions.

This event was a highlight in the ongoing collaboration between DSAC and leading semiconductor companies, including Gowin Semiconductor, Willas Electronic Vietnam, OneKiwi Technology, Sonix, Leci, Semiconductor Test Vietnam, and Grovf. These companies not only contributed technical expertise and hardware support but also actively participated in the organization and mentorship throughout the competition.

Awards Structure
🏆 First Prize: 20,000,000 VND
🏆 Second Prize: 10,000,000 VND
🏆 Three Third Prizes: 5,000,000 VND each
🏆 Additional awards: Best Innovation, Best Presentation, High Application Potential, and more
In particular, Mr. Nguyen The Hien, Director of Grovf Vietnam, has confirmed a financial sponsorship of 5 million VND for the Best Presentation Award, in recognition of the most outstanding presentation and technical defense delivered by student teams.
Innovation – Technical Confidence – Professionalism: Highlights from the Preliminary Round
During the preliminary round, teams presented their design concepts, explained their technical solutions, and engaged in direct Q&A sessions with the Judging Panel, which comprised university lecturers, technical experts, and industry representatives. The presentations demonstrated not only a solid understanding of hardware programming but also a clear spirit of innovation and a strong determination to pursue careers in integrated circuit (IC) and embedded systems design — a field that forms the foundation of the digital economy.

DSAC highly appreciates the professional attitude, thorough preparation, and confident technical communication shown by all teams. These qualities contributed to a highly successful preliminary round and affirmed the potential of Da Nang’s next-generation engineering workforce.
Acknowledging Valuable Contributions from Stakeholders
DSAC extends its sincere gratitude to the Judging Panel – composed of experienced IC design professors and industry professionals – for their full-day participation, detailed feedback, and constructive technical guidance, which will greatly assist teams in refining their projects moving forward.

DSAC also expresses appreciation to all corporate partners for their support in equipment, training resources, and technical mentoring. The strong partnership between academia and industry continues to be essential in shaping a practice-oriented educational environment and offering students meaningful exposure to real-world semiconductor applications.

Final Round Orientation: From Concept to Functional Prototype
Teams that successfully passed the preliminary round will advance to the Final Round, scheduled to take place on November 28, 2025, in an on-site format at the DSAC Center. In this round, each team is required to propose a project that integrates both FPGA and MCU technologies, demonstrating their ability to apply and combine both platforms in the design of embedded or control systems. The deadline for submitting project proposals is August 5, 2025. After this date, the Organizing Committee will compile the submissions and forward them to the Judging Panel for review, technical feedback, and guidance before teams begin the implementation phase. Finalist teams will receive support in the form of hardware equipment, technical documentation, expert mentorship, and partial funding to help develop and complete their project prototypes.
Looking Ahead: Toward a Stronger Semiconductor Talent Ecosystem in Central Vietnam
The FPGA & MCU Design Competition 2025 is one of the key initiatives under DSAC’s long-term strategy to enhance training, practical engagement, and technology transfer in integrated circuit design. It plays an integral role in the roadmap to develop a high-quality technical workforce that meets the demands of the growing semiconductor industry in Da Nang and Central Vietnam.
Through competitions and technical training, DSAC and its partners aim to lay the groundwork for a robust high-tech talent ecosystem, contributing to the vision of making Da Nang a national center for innovation and advanced technology industries in the coming years.
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