What is the program about?
CI Inovador was created to meet the growing market demand for professionals in the field of semiconductors and microelectronics. The program is an initiative of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI) coordinated by Softex in partnership with the most renowned educational institutions in Brazil.
The program offers a residency in Digital or Analog Systems, with a scholarship of R$5,000.00 per month, plus airfare expenses covered for the international phase. In addition, both options include management and entrepreneurship modules, providing a complete immersion to train highly qualified professionals and strengthen the national microelectronics ecosystem.
The CI Inovador Qualification phase lasts 6 months and awards a certificate to all approved students. After completing this first stage, the students with the best performance are selected for the International Experience and, subsequently, those who stand out move on to the In Company phase.
Participating Institutions
UFC – Federal University of Ceará
DIGITAL SYSTEMS
UFCG – Federal University of Campina Grande
DIGITAL SYSTEMS
UNB – University of Brasilia
ANALOG SYSTEMS
Unicamp – State University of Campinas
ANALOG SYSTEMS
USP – University of São Paulo
DIGITAL SYSTEMS
UFPR – Federal University of Paraná
ANALOG SYSTEMS
UFSM – Federal University of Santa Maria
ANALOG SYSTEMS
UFRGS – Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
DIGITAL AND ANALOG SYSTEMS
Program Phases
Theoretical and Practical Qualification
Students undergo a full-time in-person immersion, with theoretical and practical classes. In addition to the introduction to microelectronics and specific content, students are taught management topics during the course and participate in job fairs with companies in the field.
6 MONTHS
250 STUDENTS
International Experience
Selected students join in technical visits to companies and institutions abroad for a minimum period of 45 days to come into contact with the cutting edge of microelectronics technology. They then have the opportunity to develop a project in a simulated environment in Brazil over a period of 4 months.
6 MONTHS
100 STUDENTS
In-company Training
In this last phase, the students who stand out in the previous stage are selected to join work groups at companies in Brazil and apply their knowledge in real projects.
18 MONTHS
