CIRCUITPRENEUR

CALL FOR IDEA PITCHING

Registration Deadline

15th June, 2025

Final Pitching Schedule

Meet the shortlisted teams competing in CIRCUITPRENEUR-VDAT 2025

Team NameTeam LeadThematic Area
Numelo Technologies
Dr. Shreeniwas Deulabed
Product Circuit Design Innovation
Aura Flo
Angand Singh
SaaS
RTC Rangers
Shreeyatsa Alawandi
AI Optimized Hardware Design for Real Time Image Detection
Yodhas
Sambhav Mehta
Hardware-Software Co-Design Tool for Embedded System
Power Research Consulting
Dr. Rahul Gupta
Product Circuit Design Innovation
Jatayuu
Astik Thukral
Product Circuit Design Innovation
RADARCan
Keyur Mahant
AI Optimized Hardware Design for Real Time Image Detection
Team Leprocare
Mownish Bugatha
AI Optimized Hardware Design for Real Time Image Detection
SSIT
Tejeswari Rao Padla
Secure Hardware for IoT Communication
NeuroSilica
Dharshan P
AI Optimized Hardware Design for Real Time Image Detection

🎉 Congratulations to all shortlisted teams! Get ready to showcase your innovative solutions at VDAT 2025.

Evaluation Process

We follow a comprehensive two-phase evaluation model to ensure thorough assessment and recognition of exceptional innovation.

Phase 1

Online Jury Evaluation

All submitted ideas will be reviewed by our distinguished panel of industry experts from :

Industry Expert Panel

STMicroelectronics
Cadence
Qualcomm

Outcome: Top innovative ideas will be shortlisted based on originality, feasibility, and impact.

Phase 2

Offline Jury Evaluation @ VDAT 2025

Shortlisted teams from Phase 1 will be invited to register and compete at VDAT 2025 with exclusive opportunities.

Pitch Presentation to seasoned Venture Capitalists
Showcasing of prototype or working model
Access to exclusive AI/Core Internships, product development support for winning teams

Rewards: Exciting goodies and recognition for innovative solutions await the winners!

1
Submit Idea
2
Online Review
3
Get Shortlisted
4
Pitch @ VDAT 2025

Our Expert Evaluators

Meet the industry leaders who will evaluate your innovative ideas

Ranjan Verma
Qu

Ranjan Verma

Senior Program Management

Qualcomm

Ekta Taneja
Ca

Ekta Taneja

Sr. Principal Program Manager

Cadence Design Systems

Prateek Sikka
ST

Prateek Sikka

Sr. Group Manager

ST Microelectronics

These industry veterans bring decades of experience in VLSI design, semiconductor innovation, and startup mentorship to evaluate your groundbreaking ideas.

About CIRCUITPRENEUR Contest

If you have a vision to integrate novelty in circuit design with entrepreneurship, this call is for you. VDAT-2025 brings an exciting opportunity to showcase your innovation at the CIRCUITPRENEUR Contest. This elite platform is witnessed by leading VLSI industry experts, eminent academicians, and global researchers. Don't miss your chance to be the next big CIRCUITPRENEUR.

Thematic Areas

  • Product Circuit Design Innovation
  • Hardware-Software Co-Design Tool for Embedded System
  • AI Optimized Hardware Design for Real Time Image Detection
  • Secure Hardware for IoT Communication
  • 3D Printing based Power Efficient Circuit Manufacturing Technology
  • Open Source RISC-V Design

PitchDeck Submission Format

  • Title
  • Idea
  • Novelty/ Uniqueness
  • Benefits (problem solved)
  • Design Details (Flowchart/ Block Diagram)
  • Results/ Prototyping
  • Market Opportunity
  • Competitive Landscape
  • Budget Requirements
  • Resource Mobilisation Plan
  • Summary

Event Highlights

  • Opportunity to pitch your startup to Industry leaders and Investors.
  • Exciting prizes and recognition for innovative solutions.
  • Networking with VLSI experts and Tech enthusiasts.

Who Can Participate?

Startups, researchers and entrepreneurs with innovative solutions in VLSI Design, EDA, Embedded systems, or any Electronics related field. This contest is open to individuals and teams at all levels of expertise. Irrespective of whether you are a passionate novice or an experienced professional, come share your perspective in innovating, the circuit/product design industry. The submissions are welcome for Ideation Design stage to Higher TRL (prototyping). Registered on the link on or before 15th June, 2025

For Queries

Email: vdat2025startup@gmail.com