VISEMI Foundation · A U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Unlock Vietnam's Talents in Semiconductors

VISEMI is a nonprofit foundation building Vietnam’s semiconductor talent ecosystem through education, mentorship, and global industry collaboration.

Founded by Silicon Valley semiconductor veterans — connecting students, engineers, researchers, and industry experts to accelerate Vietnam’s role in the global chip future.

Featured Initiatives

A Launch Pad for Viet STEM Talent

The Cất Cánh Fellowship is a need-based multi-tier fellowship accelerating high-potential Vietnamese STEM students into MS/PhD programs at leading universities in the USA, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and the EU.

Cất Cánh Fellowship Program — The Launch Pad for Viet Talent

VISEMI Chip Chat

Insider stories from the people building the chips

A casual video podcast where global Vietnamese semiconductor experts — at AMD, Samsung, Qualcomm and beyond — share the real career journeys, study tips, and lessons behind the technology. One chip, one conversation.

  • Global Vietnamese experts
  • 30–60 min episodes
  • New on YouTube
Latest episode From Samsung to AMD: a Vietnamese engineer's journey Tú Vũ Senior Technical Specialist, AMD (USA) Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Empowering Semiconductor Talent

Our programs are designed to prepare students and young professionals for success in the semiconductor industry, providing personalized guidance, advanced training, and lifelong mentorship.

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Career Orientation

Members receive guidance for exploring semiconductor careers, offered via online seminars, dynamic blog posts, and interactive sessions.

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Accelerated Training

Members gain targeted technical and professional skills to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry demands.

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Lifelong Mentorship

Members benefit from continuous support for industry entry, smooth transitions, and career advancement, and engaging with a global network of Vietnamese semiconductor experts.

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Why VISEMI

Bridging Education and Industry for Success

At VISEMI, seasoned experts, proven educational initiatives, and a global network of Vietnamese professionals converge to ignite curiosity and inspire the next generation of semiconductor professionals and innovators.

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    Real Industry Experts

    Our team of seasoned semiconductor professionals brings real-world knowledge and proven strategies to every program.

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    Educational and Workforce Development

    Our team members have successfully led educational and workforce development initiatives connecting Vietnam and the U.S., creating a robust foundation for talent growth.

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    Powerful Semiconductor Network

    VISEMI fosters a strong, connected community of industry leaders, professionals, and alumni, creating opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and career growth.

Community Voices

What Our Community Says

Voices from students, mentees, and mentors whose careers have been shaped by the VISEMI community.

I would like to extend our sincere thanks for your and VISEMI’s valuable contributions, insights, and feedback throughout the development of The 2026 State and Future of Vietnam’s Semiconductor Ecosystem report. Your expertise greatly helped strengthen both the analysis and the recommendations, and we are extremely grateful for the time and knowledge you shared with us during this project.

Dr. Willem Smit

Executive Education, Fulbright University Vietnam

Thanks for your hard work on the Takeoff Fellowship Program. I wish all 5 students I interviewed would receive the fellowship. They are all good students and well-deserved.

Dr. Thuy T. Le

Professor & Graduate Advisor, Electrical Engineering, San José State University

I am truly grateful to the VISEMI Foundation and our Viet semiconductor community for providing guidance and direction when I was lost in my career goals. Their webinars and personal perspectives boosted my motivation and helped me to determine my career path.

Thang Ly

BS Electrical Engineering, Columbia University

VISEMI has helped me build a strong understanding of the semiconductor field. I applied this knowledge to my Master’s degree application essay for National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University. I was accepted despite intense competition this year, and I truly couldn’t have achieved this without VISEMI’s support.

Viet Anh Nguyen

BS Electrical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi

I’m truly grateful to VISEMI for providing such high-quality education completely free of charge. Through a 2.5-hour live webinar, I gained a deeper understanding of the industry and new ways to impress interviewers. I’m incredibly thankful to all the mentors and organizers.

Linh Vu

M.S. Materials Science, Stanford University

Dr. Tan Trinh has shown remarkable generosity and dedication through his volunteer work, conducting interviews and writing detailed recommendation letters for Vietnamese students applying to PhD programs in the USA. His efforts have played a pivotal role in supporting Vietnamese students’ academic ambitions.

Cuong Nguyen

Executive Director, Vietnam Education Foundation (VEF)

We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Cong Trinh for sharing his knowledge and wisdom with the younger generation. His insights on career preparation, interviews, and transitioning from academia to the corporate world bridged essential gaps. His mentorship has been truly inspiring and impactful.

To Dieu Lien

Association of Vietnamese Students & Professionals in the U.S.

I am deeply grateful to Dr. Cong Trinh for his guidance in my interview preparation with Applied Materials. As it was my first industry interview, I lacked experience — but thanks to his advice and knowledge sharing I approached it with confidence and ultimately secured a position at Western Digital.

Vu Nguyen

Staff Engineer, Western Digital

I deeply appreciate the value VISEMI brings to aspiring semiconductor engineers through its webinars and workshops on semiconductor knowledge and graduate scholarship applications. The insights and guidance gave me the confidence and preparation to successfully earn the Samsung G-EPSS fully funded Master’s scholarship at KAIST. I’m truly grateful to VISEMI for being part of this journey.

Viet Ngo

BS Electrical Engineering, HCMC University of Technology

At VISEMI, we bridge Silicon Valley and Vietnam

to power global semiconductor innovation.

Strategic Partners

Building Vietnam’s semiconductor future together

VISEMI is supported by a growing coalition of sponsors, strategic partners, and leading universities across Vietnam and the global semiconductor community.