Under the Chips to Startup (C2S) scheme initiated by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, and facilitated by the ChipIN Centre at CDAC Bangalore, Sagar Institute of Science, Technology and Research (SISTec-R), Bhopal has been granted licensed access to a suite of advanced Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools from leading global technology companies—namely Synopsys, Cadence, Ansys, and Keysight. These state-of-the-art tools are essential for semiconductor chip design and support development across analog, digital, and mixed-signal domains. Each tool serves a specialized purpose in the chip development lifecycle. Synopsys and Cadence are widely used for front-end and back-end VLSI design tasks, including RTL design, logic synthesis, place and route, and verification. Ansys tools help in simulating thermal, electromagnetic, and signal integrity aspects, which are crucial for ensuring chip reliability and performance. Keysight provides powerful RF and high-speed simulation capabilities necessary for communication and analog-centric applications. To provide hands-on experience and promote skill development in this high-demand domain, SISTec-R has established a Center of Excellence in Semiconductor Technologies equipped with these tools. Through this center, students and researchers can explore the complete chip design flow—from Register Transfer Level (RTL) design to layout generation and final GDSII file export. This initiative empowers students with industry-relevant expertise and fosters innovation in semiconductor technology, aligning with India’s vision of becoming self-reliant in chip design and manufacturing.