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Centre intensifies efforts to overhaul semiconductor design ecosystem

The government is intensifying efforts to revamp the semiconductor design ecosystem, targeting over 300 organizations nationwide, including 250 academic institutions and 65 startups. Led by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), this initiative aims to usher in a new era of innovation, empowering skilled individuals from across the country to design semiconductor chips, according to an official statement from MeitY on Thursday. The approach aligns with Prime Minister Na...

November 26, 2024 3:07 PM

India to train 85,000 students in semiconductor chip design within five years

The Indian government has launched an ambitious initiative to empower 85,000 students with the skills to design semiconductor chips within the next five years. The program will provide direct access to the country’s national chip design infrastructure, creating a strong foundation for the semiconductor design community across India. The ChipIN Centre, located at C-DAC, is one of the country’s largest and most advanced semiconductor design facilities. It provides a wide range of tools and wo...