Check this exciting opportunity in the PolarFire® FPGA Design Contest 2026–27, organized by Microchip in partnership with DigiKey.
The contest provides students and FPGA enthusiasts an opportunity to apply their design skills to real-world challenges, gain hands-on experience with Microchip FPGA platforms, and showcase their innovative solutions on a global stage.
Contest Highlights:
- $10,000 prize pool and free development kits
- Hands-on experience with Microchip PolarFire® FPGA platforms
- Open to students, working professionals, and FPGA enthusiasts
- Opportunity to develop and showcase innovative FPGA-based solutions
- Participate in teams of 2–3 members
- Showcase your work on a global stage
We would greatly appreciate your support in sharing this opportunity with interested students, faculty colleagues, FPGA clubs, and academic networks.
Contest Information
Contest Page: Microchip FPGA Design Contest
LinkedIn Post: Microchip LinkedIn Post
Refer to these links for information on our FPGA development platforms, documentation, example demos, getting started guides, knowledge articles etc.
PolarFire SoC Discovery Kit
PolarFire SoC Icicle Kit
PolarFire FPGA Splash Kit
Please find the attached slide deck and flyer, which you may use to promote the contest within your student and academic communities.
For any questions or additional information, please contact fpgacontesthelp@microchip.com