Lightweight Intelligence: Leveraging Wally RISC-V

A Project by Wally RISC-V architecture

At Oklahoma State University, our most vital element is undergraduate and graduate education. We are dedicated to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed — not only in the classroom, but in their careers and lifelong contributions to society.

The Wally RISC-V System-on-Chip project is central to this mission. Wally provides our students with hands-on experience in computer architecture, VLSI design, digital logic, and embedded systems. These are long-term foundational skills that prepare our graduates to become leaders in industry, research, and innovation.

As Oklahoma’s premier land-grant university, OSU is committed to advancing knowledge, empowering students, and driving progress for the state and the nation. Supporting Wally directly supports our mission: to make Oklahoma State University the premier land-grant institution in the country.

Your donation will help us continue to provide cutting-edge resources, mentoring, and opportunities that allow students to achieve success — today and for generations to come. Together, we can ensure that OSU remains a leader in education, research, and innovation.

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$10 — Circuit Supporter

Provides essential lab supplies and materials for hands-on chip design learning.

$35

$35 — Code & Coffee

Keeps students energized during late-night bring-up and debugging sessions.

$45

$45 — Simulation Supporter

Helps maintain computing resources for testing Wally processor designs.

$100

$100 — Silicon Starter

Helps maintain and expand access to open-source development tools and FPGA platforms.

$250

$250 — Chip Innovator

Funds student access to fabrication test boards and debugging equipment for real-world processor bring-up.

$500

$500 — RISC-V Champion

Supports advanced student labs, enabling learning in VLSI, security, and AI-capable architectures.

$1,000

$1,000 — Chip Builder

Covers a full student project kit — including FPGA, logic analyzers, and measurement tools — empowering students to build and test processors end-to-end.

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