LAUNCHPAD 2025

Tracks

Build-a-SoC: The Tiny MCU Challenge

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of microcontrollers by designing a Tiny MCU (T-MCU) from scratch. This hands-on track will immerse you in the fundamentals of digital design, microcontroller architecture, and computer architecture. From crafting the microarchitecture to verifying the final design, you’ll tackle the complexities of integrating various IP blocks, developing robust verification plans, and ensuring your T-MCU meets all specified requirements.

Automotive Cabin Environmental Monitoring System

Explore the exciting world of designing and implementing a one-of-a-kind application called Cabin monitoring using the TRICORE™ TC334 MCU interfaced with sensor to read real time atmospheric values, visualize real-time outputs through LCD interfacing.

Defend The Kingdom

Develop a cutting-edge smart algorithm for making intelligent dynamic decisions over humongous possible states
Store, manipulate and compare complex data models efficiently
Process gigantic amount of queries in real-time by leveraging sophisticated data structures

Pattern play with CAPSENSE™

Unravel the mystery of touch as you decode the language of capacitance! The task is to develop an algorithm capable of accurately recognizing the patterns drawn on a capacitive sensor in real-time. This hackathon will give you an insight on PSoC™ microcontroller, CAPSENSE™ and most importantly provide experience in developing a robust algorithm with the fusion of logic and creativity.

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Launch Pad

We are delighted to invite you to LAUNCHPAD 2025, a two-day Hackathon event that showcases the latest innovations and applications of circuit designs, embedded systems and software algorithms in the world of semiconductors. The event will be held on 1 and 2 March 2025 at Chennai Institute of Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Our Hackathon

LAUNCHPAD 2025 highlight is the hackathon that challenges participants to create innovative solutions. The hackathon will have four tracks: Automotive Cabin Environmental System, Build-a-SoC: The Tiny MCU Challenge, Defend the Kingdom, and Pattern play with CAPSENSE™. The winners will be awarded with cash prizes and the opportunity for internship offers by Infineon Technologies.

Get ready for an exhilarating overnight event at LAUNCHPAD 2025! 🌙 The hackathon event starts on 1 March and will be concluded on 2 March evening. Our judges will assess your solutions and announce prize winners. Plus, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed after the event. Mark your calendars and prepare to showcase your skills!

LAUNCHPAD 2025 is organized by Chennai Institute of Technology, Chennai, in association with Infineon Technologies. The event is open to all students passing out in 2026 and who are interested in the area of semiconductors and available for 11-month internship starting from July, 2025.

Why Participate?

Win Exciting Prizes: Stand a chance to win prizes worth ₹1 Lakh
Internship Opportunity: Top performers will be offered an 11-month internship with Infineon
Industry Exposure: Work on real-world challenges with guidance from industry experts
Networking & Learning: Interact with like-minded peers, mentors, and professionals from the tech industry

Who Can Participate?

Description of Internship:

Internship with Infineon is for duration of 11 Months effective from 1 July 2025.. Identified & selected students will be working on live projects of R&D and other depts. Like Automotive, Post Silicon validation, Connected Secure System, Power Sensor System, Design Enabling Services and IT focusing on Embedded Systems and Securities, VLSI, ADAS, AUTOSAR, Low level Device Drivers, Bluetooth, WiFi, Analog, Digital design and verification, USB, Sensors, Power electronics, Java card, System C, etc.

Eligibility Criteria:

Eligibility for the program requires M.Tech students (Batch 2026 pass out) to have completed the 2nd semester, with a 70% aggregate in X, XII/Diploma, and B.Tech/BE. B.Tech/BE students (Batch 2026 pass out) should have completed/attending the 6th semester with a 70% aggregate without any backlog. Eligible disciplines include circuit branches like Comp Science, EEE, ECE, Information Technology, Instrumentation & Control Systems, Embedded Systems, VLSI, and Power Electronics.

Ms.Jaya Bindra

Director Applications Engineering,
Infineon

Mr.Bala Raj Munjuluri

Senior Principal Engineer,
Infineon

Mr.S.Gokulakrishnan

Director - Innovations
CIT Chennai

Dr.R.Balamurali

Dean - Industry Relations & Placements
CIT Chennai