The Nova Project

An Open-source RISC-V based embedded AI reference Platform 

The Nova Open Source Platform

Open source RISCV-based embedded AI reference platform.
Objective: To provide students with hands-on development experience with latest technologies.
Staffed by student team with industry mentors.
Focus on latest open-source tools and low-cost development methodologies.

  • Linux, RISCV, SystemVerilog, Verilator
  • AWS Cloud FPGA

Intended to be used for teaching and research
Disciplines Covered:

  • Hardware design, verification, physical design
  • Firmware and embedded software
  • AI/ML applications
  • Cloud development, FPGAs, etc

Projects

Getting Started With SoC Engineering In Pakistan


Students


Master the basics

  • SystemVerilog
  • Digital Logic Design
  • Python & C

Learn open-source tools

  • Verilator
  • Vivado
  • Cocotb

Gain hands-on experience

  • Google summer of code
  • NOVA platform

Educators


Updated Curriculum

  • SystemVerilog
  • RISC-V, on-chip buses
  • Git, Python & C

Hands-on Projects

  • Project based classes
  • Senior Design Projects
  • NOVA Teaching Projects

SoC Tapeouts

  • Inter-University collaborations
  • Drive level of complexity

Investors & Industry


Invest in the ecosystem

  • Sponsor student projects
  • Internship Programs
  • Open-source IP

Try outsourcing to Pakistan

  • Support local companies
  • Gain access to local talent

Launch Ventures in Pakistan

  • Engineering Services
  • Silicon IP Development
  • Chiplet & ASIC companies

Significant global opportunities exist but much work is needed