🔐 CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: “SECURE IC DESIGN AND INFORMATION SECURITY COMPETITION 2026

To foster an academic environment that encourages research, innovation, and the development of high-quality talent in the semiconductor industry, the Academy of Cryptography Techniques (ACT) is organizing the Secure IC Design and Information Security Competition 2026 for university students across Vietnam.

📌 Competition Information

  • Organizer: Academy of Cryptography Techniques (ACT)
  • Duration: May 2026 – October 2026
  • Eligibility: Undergraduate students from universities and academies nationwide who have ideas, projects, or research topics related to integrated circuit (IC) design.
  • Participation Format: Individual or team (up to 5 members).

🎯 Competition Objectives

  • Encourage students to conduct research, innovate, and apply specialized knowledge to real-world challenges.
  • Identify and nurture future talents in secure IC design and hardware security.
  • Provide participants with hands-on experience throughout the entire IC design flow, from concept development, logic design, simulation, and verification to final product implementation.

💡 Competition Themes
Projects may focus on areas such as:

  • Hardware Security
  • Information Security
  • Secure Semiconductor and IC Design
  • High-Performance and Reliable Hardware Systems

📝 Registration
Register here: https://bit.ly/4nWUfCQ

🏆 Awards

  • 01 First Prize
  • 01 Second Prize
  • 02 Third Prizes
  • 04 Consolation Prizes

The competition offers an excellent opportunity for students interested in semiconductor technology, IC design, cybersecurity, and hardware security to showcase their creativity, technical expertise, and innovative solutions.

📄 Detailed Information
Please refer to the official invitation letter from the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) for further details about the competition.

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