RISC-V Community of Practice (CoPI) Lab
The RISC-V Community of Practice (CoPI) Lab at Cambridge Institute of Technology is a pioneering initiative focused on open-source processor architecture research, design exploration, and hardware innovation. As part of the global RISC-V movement, the lab promotes indigenous processor development and next-generation computing solutions.
The CoPI Lab empowers students to design, verify, and implement RISC-V-based architectures while fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and research communities.
Vision & Objectives
The RISC-V Lab is designed to:
Promote open-source RISC-V architecture design and exploration.
Enable students to gain hands-on experience in processor design and verification.
Support FPGA-based implementation and real-time system testing.
Build a collaborative ecosystem connecting students, mentors, and industry experts.
Contribute to India’s growing semiconductor and processor design ecosystem.
Key Projects & Research Focus
The lab actively undertakes high-impact projects, including:
RISC-V architecture design exploration, verification, and optimization.
FPGA implementation and boot-up using open-source RTOS platforms.
Application development based on RISC-V processors.
Embedded system integration and hardware-software co-design.
These projects ensure students gain real-world exposure to processor development and embedded system engineering.
Strong Academic & Industry Ecosystem
The RISC-V Community of Practice at CIT comprises:
60 Undergraduate Students
20 Freshers
15 Experienced Engineers
5 Dedicated Mentors
Supported by processor technology collaborators and industry partners such as Blueberry, Samsung, Thales, and other ecosystem contributors, the lab fosters a vibrant environment for innovation and technical excellence.
Advanced Infrastructure & Technical Enablement
The RISC-V Lab provides:
FPGA development boards and embedded system toolchains.
Open-source processor simulation and verification platforms.
Dedicated processor design workstations.
Collaborative research and innovation spaces.
This integrated environment ensures students gain both theoretical understanding and practical expertise in next-generation processor technologies.
Shaping the Future of Semiconductor & Processor Innovation
Together, the Synopsys SARA Lab and RISC-V Community of Practice Lab position Cambridge Institute of Technology as a leader in semiconductor research, processor design, and industry-integrated education. These labs not only strengthen academic capabilities but also contribute meaningfully to India’s growing semiconductor and VLSI ecosystem.
