Launch of 'Edge-AI Design Academy (EADA)' to Train Edge AI Device Designers Supporting Physical AI; Now Accepting First Batch Students
Stellalink Co., Ltd. has launched 'Edge-AI Design Academy (EADA)' to train highly skilled LSI designers specialized in edge AI devices, aiming to revitalize Japan's semiconductor industry.
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Stellalink Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Yasuhiro Maeda) has launched 'Edge-AI Design Academy (EADA)', a highly specialized talent development institution focusing on the design of edge AI devices.
We have published the special website for EADA and started recruiting students for the first term.
This academy aims to revitalize Japan's semiconductor industry by training designers of LSI (Large Scale Integration) that functions in the edge domain, which supports 'Physical AI', the most crucial technology of 2026.
■ 4 Key Features of EADA
1. Training Advanced Design Talent Specialized in Edge AI
As AI transitions from the cloud to the physical world (edge), the demand for 'edge AI devices' that achieve advanced inference on the device side with low power consumption is explosively increasing. EADA offers a curriculum specialized in advanced design technology for mixed-signal (analog/digital) LSIs, which is essential to realize these next-generation devices. We train highly marketable engineers capable of optimizing AI algorithms into hardware.
2. 'Practical Application' Curriculum by Active LSI Designers
The teaching materials provided are original texts written by active designers currently working at the forefront of semiconductor design, reflecting the latest trends and on-site challenges. Lectures are also conducted by professionals with rich practical experience. Unlike educational institutions that only teach 'theory', we directly impart 'living know-how' such as how to overcome technical barriers faced in the field and the crucial points of design.
3. Advanced Practical Exercises Using Real-Environment EDA Tools
The greatest strength of this academy is that students can actually operate and learn with commercial professional EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tools, which usually have high implementation costs, through a cloud environment built by CDC Research Institute Co., Ltd. Exercises in an 'environment for mass-production chip design' enable students to acquire skills that can contribute to practical work after completion.
4. Student Support System to Foster Next-Generation Design Talent
This academy also welcomes challenges from those who have no practical experience in LSI design. A curriculum that allows learning from the basics supports career changes from different industries and skill acquisition for students.
Additionally, if a company utilizes this course as reskilling for employees, it is possible to reduce the initial cost burden by using the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's 'Human Resources Development Support Grant', which may subsidize up to 45% of the tuition fees (expense subsidy). *Certain requirements apply for the grant.
■ First Term Recruitment Course
This is an intensive course covering everything from the basics of analog circuit design, which is the foundation of edge devices, to practical simulations.
Course Name: Beginner Analog LSI Circuit Designer Training Course
Target Audience:
- Engineers engaged in semiconductor and LSI design work
- Professionals and students interested in LSI design (challenges from beginners are also welcome)
We have published the special website for EADA and started recruiting students for the first term.
This academy aims to revitalize Japan's semiconductor industry by training designers of LSI (Large Scale Integration) that functions in the edge domain, which supports 'Physical AI', the most crucial technology of 2026.
■ 4 Key Features of EADA
1. Training Advanced Design Talent Specialized in Edge AI
As AI transitions from the cloud to the physical world (edge), the demand for 'edge AI devices' that achieve advanced inference on the device side with low power consumption is explosively increasing. EADA offers a curriculum specialized in advanced design technology for mixed-signal (analog/digital) LSIs, which is essential to realize these next-generation devices. We train highly marketable engineers capable of optimizing AI algorithms into hardware.
2. 'Practical Application' Curriculum by Active LSI Designers
The teaching materials provided are original texts written by active designers currently working at the forefront of semiconductor design, reflecting the latest trends and on-site challenges. Lectures are also conducted by professionals with rich practical experience. Unlike educational institutions that only teach 'theory', we directly impart 'living know-how' such as how to overcome technical barriers faced in the field and the crucial points of design.
3. Advanced Practical Exercises Using Real-Environment EDA Tools
The greatest strength of this academy is that students can actually operate and learn with commercial professional EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tools, which usually have high implementation costs, through a cloud environment built by CDC Research Institute Co., Ltd. Exercises in an 'environment for mass-production chip design' enable students to acquire skills that can contribute to practical work after completion.
4. Student Support System to Foster Next-Generation Design Talent
This academy also welcomes challenges from those who have no practical experience in LSI design. A curriculum that allows learning from the basics supports career changes from different industries and skill acquisition for students.
Additionally, if a company utilizes this course as reskilling for employees, it is possible to reduce the initial cost burden by using the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's 'Human Resources Development Support Grant', which may subsidize up to 45% of the tuition fees (expense subsidy). *Certain requirements apply for the grant.
■ First Term Recruitment Course
This is an intensive course covering everything from the basics of analog circuit design, which is the foundation of edge devices, to practical simulations.
Course Name: Beginner Analog LSI Circuit Designer Training Course
Target Audience:
- Engineers engaged in semiconductor and LSI design work
- Professionals and students interested in LSI design (challenges from beginners are also welcome)