Riga Technical University hosts "Chipathon" to spark youth interest in chip design

Riga Technical University (RTU) is hosting a "Chipathon" these days, in which young people learn the fundamentals of microchip design. Within a couple of days, participants create real products.

The event relates to the question of whether Latvia can find its own place in an industry currently dominated by the world's biggest technology companies. One of the prerequisites is training local specialists, and the Chipathon is one way of encouraging young people's interest in the field.

The source does not give further details, such as the number of participants, the organisers or the specific products being developed.