Neuromorphic Workshop Kit — Innatera × VLSI EXPERT

What's Included

Everything to run a workshop.

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Pulsar EVKs

One EVK per 2 participants (or 1:1 for premium batch). USB cable and quick-start guide included with each unit.

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Expert Trainer

VLSI EXPERT trained faculty delivers the workshop at your campus or online. Neuromorphic computing + Talamo SDK + hands-on labs.

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Lab Manual

Structured lab exercises for each session. Students build and deploy a real SNN model on Pulsar hardware by end of Day 1.

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Certificates

Joint certificate from VLSI EXPERT and the host institution on completion. Synopsys joint certification available for qualifying programs.

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Pre-installed Software

Talamo SDK pre-configured. Students start coding on Day 1 without setup delays. Windows and Linux supported.

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Post-Workshop EVK Retention

Option to retain the EVK units after the workshop for continued student use in labs. Priced separately.

Workshop Formats

Choose the right format.

1-Day Tutorial	Introduction to neuromorphic computing, Pulsar architecture, SNN concepts, live Talamo SDK demo. No prior background needed.
2-Day Workshop	Hands-on Pulsar EVK sessions. Build and deploy an SNN model. Suitable for final-year students and M.Tech/M.E. students.
3-Day Intensive	Full coverage — neuromorphic principles, SNN design, Talamo SDK, application development. Suitable for research groups and corporate teams.
Batch Size	5 to 200 participants. EVK ratio adjusted per batch size.
Delivery Mode	On-campus (trainer travels to you) or online live sessions
Certificate	Joint — VLSI EXPERT + Host Institution
Lead Time	Minimum 2 weeks advance booking for hardware delivery

Who Books This

Workshop kit is designed for three audiences.

Engineering Colleges — Student Workshops

Final year ECE/EEE students getting hands-on exposure to neuromorphic AI before placement season. Most popular as a 2-day event during technical festivals or dedicated skill programs.

Faculty Development Programs (FDP)

Faculty who want to learn and teach neuromorphic computing. The workshop kit delivers the same hands-on content to faculty so they can run future workshops themselves.

Corporate R&D Teams

Engineering teams evaluating neuromorphic technology for product applications. A 1–2 day intensive helps the team quickly assess fit before committing to a full evaluation program.

Government & Defence Labs

DRDO, CDAC, SAC and similar labs exploring edge AI for embedded systems. Workshop kit provides structured introduction to neuromorphic architecture without a long procurement process.

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Why workshops matter more than lectures.

// simulation vs silicon

"You can simulate a timing path in PrimeTime on paper and understand the concept. But running PrimeTime on a real netlist — watching the slack numbers change as you adjust the clock constraint — is how the concept actually lands. The same principle applies here. A lecture about spiking neural networks gives you vocabulary. Running one on a real Pulsar chip gives you intuition. The workshop kit exists because intuition is what you take into a job interview."

FAQ

Common Questions

Do students need any prior knowledge of AI or neuromorphic computing?

No. The 1-day and 2-day formats are designed for students with basic electronics or programming background. The 3-day intensive assumes some familiarity with neural network concepts.

Can the workshop be conducted online?

Yes — we can ship EVK units to participants before the workshop and deliver training live online. Hardware is couriered at least 1 week before the session.

What happens to the EVKs after the workshop?

Kits can be retained by the institution at an additional cost, or returned to VLSI EXPERT. We recommend institutions retain at least a few units for continued student use.

Can we get a joint certificate with our institution name?

Yes — joint certificates with the host institution's name are standard for all on-campus workshops. A three-way certificate (Institution + Innatera + VLSI EXPERT) is available for qualifying programs.

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