A pioneering initiative is bringing Brazil and Malaysia closer together at the center of global digital transformation. With support from Amazon Web Services (AWS), the two countries are establishing a strategic partnership to accelerate semiconductor development, train talent, and drive innovation through cutting-edge technologies.
The milestone was celebrated during the Delivering Next Gen of Chip Builders event, held in Malaysia from April 10 to 11, with the presence of representatives from the Malaysian government, the Brazilian Embassy, executives from the Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park; Sidec - Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation; ASEM - Advanced Semiconductor Academy of Malaysia; Embassy of Brazil Kuala Lumpur, Innovation Diplomacy Program, and Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation; AWS, the Wernher von Braun Center for Advanced Research (Von Braun Labs); and ChipInventor.
The meeting celebrated the launch of the Brazil-Malaysia Bilateral Program for the Development of the Semiconductor Industry, an initiative that reinforces the commitment to training talent, technology transfer and promoting high-impact collaborative projects.
During the event, the Malaysian startup Alphaswift Industries, in partnership with ChipInventor, presented a symbolic milestone: the development of a chip designed and prototyped entirely in the cloud, using AWS infrastructure. The project is now being manufactured at the Silterra foundry, a reference in semiconductor production in Asia.
Another highlight was the global launch of ChipInventor, a spin-off of the Wernher von Braun Center for Advanced Research (Von Braun Labs), a Brazilian innovation institute. The platform allows students and professionals to develop their own chips in an accessible way, using a fully cloud-based interface. The tool is consolidating itself as an innovative solution to democratize semiconductor design and accelerate the integrated circuit development cycle.
On the first day of the event, the audience attended presentations on government collaborations, AWS's support for the Malaysian ecosystem and the trajectory of the Brazilian institute Von Braun Labs in Brazil. A partnership with ASEM – Advanced Semiconductor Academy of Malaysia was also announced to hold the National Semiconductor Competition. The second day was dedicated to practical activities, with workshops and technical sessions involving activities such as Digital Design and Testing; Verification and Synthesis; Cloud Prototyping; Advanced FPGA Design and Analog Circuits.
Brazil enters the partnership as an emerging hub in integrated circuit design, with the potential to act as a strategic link in the global semiconductor value chain. The collaboration with Malaysia will not only allow for the sharing of technical knowledge, but also the training of Brazilian and Malaysian talent through programs such as the Global Semiconductor Exchange Program (GSEP), already in operation in the Asian country.
The project is aligned with the digital transformation strategies of both countries and is supported by AWS's robust cloud infrastructure, which enables faster, lower-cost, and more scalable chip simulation and design.
More than a one-off action, the Brazil-Malaysia partnership represents a strategic move to strengthen the global semiconductor chain, promote digital innovation, and open up new business and training opportunities in both countries. With this collaboration, Brazil and Malaysia are not only sharing knowledge, but are also paving the way for a new generation of chip creators.
By bringing together different players in the technology ecosystem, the program sets a new standard for international collaboration in the sector and reaffirms Brazil's role as an emerging hub for chip design. This is a decisive step towards a more integrated, innovative, and digital future for the semiconductor industry.
