Young Talents

The future of microelectronics depends crucially on highly qualified specialists. That is why promoting young talent is a key priority for Chipdesign Germany. Our goal is to get young people excited about microelectronics and chip design at an early age, to give them guidance in their studies, and to show them prospects for a successful career.

Microelectronics in everyday life

How do smartphones, modern cars, and impressive computer games work? The answer lies in microelectronics—tiny microchips now control almost every technology in our everyday lives. They are at the heart of modern innovations and enable everything from image recognition in smartphones and assistance systems in cars to precise medical devices.

The exciting part is that anyone with a passion for technology can become part of this future! Microelectronics and chip design are among the key technologies of our time – and they offer a wide range of opportunities for creative minds. A degree or training in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or microelectronics opens the door to designing the next generation of microchips and working on projects that are changing our world. Those who enter the field today will play an active role in shaping the digital future.

Offers in the Chipdesign Germany network

Summer Schools

Workshops

Competitions

Podcast

Academic Alliance Chipdesign

Other Offers

Introduction to Microelectronics

This exciting video series from the German Microelectronics Research Factory provides an introduction to the fascinating world of microelectronics, with a focus on semiconductor technology and industrial supply chains. The video series shows how future electronic systems are becoming increasingly powerful by combining different technologies while reducing their carbon footprint and energy consumption. A deep understanding of complex supply chains is not only exciting for research, but also extremely valuable for anyone pursuing a career or studies in this promising field.

Study chip design

There is no single degree program that will enable you to start a career in chip design after graduation. Instead, various fields of study such as electrical engineering, computer engineering, and microelectronics provide the necessary foundations and specializations to be successful in this innovative field.

The Chipdesign Germany team is working hard to compile information on relevant courses at German universities. This will provide an overview of exciting study opportunities in the field of chip design and show how a passion for technology can be turned into a successful future.

Events

© DATE Conference
Mar 22, 2027 - Mar 24, 2027
Dresden

DATE 27 conference

Design, Automation and Test in Europe Conference

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© Microtec ACADEMY
Mar 22, 2027 - Mar 24, 2027
Freiburg

Microtec Academy Forum (MICAFO) 2027

Konferenz für Fachkräfte in der Mikroelektronik und Mikrosystemtechnik

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© NürnbergMesse GmbH
Mar 16, 2027 - Mar 18, 2027
Nuremberg

embedded world 2027

Connecting the embedded community

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© EclectX
Oct 28, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
Lyon

CCMCC 26

The place to be!

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© KI-generiert
Oct 12, 2026 - Oct 27, 2026
Erlangen

Workshop - RISC-V

Von Open-Source zu Custom CPUs

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© FMD
Sep 30, 2026 - Oct 1, 2026
Berlin

FIRST 2026

Die europäische Konferenz zu Trends, Roadmaps und strategischer Ausrichtung in der Mikroelektronik

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© 2026 edaBarCamp
Sep 24, 2026 - Sep 25, 2026
Oldenburg

edaBarCamp26

8 Bit

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© IEEE PRIME Conference
Sep 20, 2026 - Sep 23, 2026
Berlin

PRIME 2026

21st International Conference on PhD Research in Microelectronics and Electronics

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© 2026 Sistema Congressi srl
Sep 7, 2026 - Sep 10, 2026
Mallorca

ESSERC 2026

52nd IEEE European Solid-State Electronics Research Conference

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Aug 31, 2026 - Sep 4, 2026
Hanover

International Summer School on Microelectronics 2026

Discover the World Behind the Chip

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© TH Nürnberg
Aug 10, 2026 - Aug 12, 2026
Kelheim

Summer School for Testengineering

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© Universität Heidelberg
Aug 3, 2026 - Aug 7, 2026
Heidelberg

HeiChips Summer School 2026

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