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𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲. At FITT Forward 2025, Dr Nikhil Agarwal, Managing Director of FITT– Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, announced the launch of the Bharat Byte Program in proud partnership with Cadence CSR. Bharat Byte is a 2.5-year mission-driven incubation model to empower deep-tech startups in semiconductor innovation - providing them with mentorship, infrastructure, EDA tooling, business enablement, and funding support. Each year, two select startups will be incubated and guided towards commercialization. This announcement comes at a historic juncture - as Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently reaffirmed India’s semiconductor sovereignty, with the nation’s first ‘Made-in-India’ chips set to roll out by the end of 2025 and massive investments unlocking skilled jobs across states. 👉 Together, through Bharat Byte, we are not just supporting startups — we are investing in India’s technological self-reliance and global leadership in semiconductors. Preeti Ranjan Panda |Dr Nikhil Agarwall |Tarun Chaturvedi |Gaurav Jain|ANKIT SAXENA |Ashutosh Pastor |Manveen Chadha |Alok Pandey |Namita Gupta |Seema Lamba |Sseema GiiLL #BharatByte #FITTForward2025 #IITDelhi #Semiconductors #DeepTech #StartupIndia #InnovationEcosystem #FITT #CadenceCSR #TechForIndia

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🚀 BITSILICA Contribution to India’s C2S Milestone Under the Government of India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Chip2Startup (C2S) program, Osmania University, CHAITANYA BHARATHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, and BITSILICA have successfully developed and delivered two “Made in India” chips — C2S0005 and C2S0009. This marks a significant achievement in strengthening India’s academic capabilities in semiconductor design and nurturing future-ready talent. BITSILICA is proud to have contributed as the industry partner, enabling this success through technical guidance, design expertise, and close collaboration with both institutions. By bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world silicon development, this partnership reflects the true spirit of the C2S scheme. We extend our appreciation to Prof Chandra Sekhar Paidimarry, Principal of Osmania University, and Mohd Ziauddin Jahangir, Assistant Professor at CBIT, whose leadership and commitment were instrumental in this achievement. This milestone reinforces how industry–academia collaboration can accelerate India’s semiconductor journey. We remain grateful to Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi for his vision in making India a global semiconductor hub, and to the C2S program for creating a platform that empowers such partnerships. The Amrit Kaal of India’s semiconductor industry has begun, and BITSILICA is honored to play its role as an enabler in this transformative mission. #SemiconIndia #BITSILICA #MadeInIndia #C2S #ChipDesign #Semiconductor #AcademiaIndustryCollaboration

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Driving India’s Semiconductor Growth Story! Shri. Amitesh Kumar Sinha, CEO of India Semiconductor Mission and AS Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, emphasized the pivotal role of the ChipIN Centre at CDACINDIA Bangalore in steering India’s flagship semiconductor programmes — the Design Linked Incentive (#DLI) Scheme and Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme. Serving as a centralized hub, ChipIN provides: ✅ State-of-the-art semiconductor design tools ✅ High-performance compute & hardware infrastructure ✅ Hands-on expert guidance This ecosystem is enabling 85,000+ students, startups, and innovators to design, fabricate, and package chips — fueling India’s #AtmanirbharBharat vision. By fostering #collaboration between academia and industry, ChipIN is not only accelerating #semiconductor innovation but also positioning India as a global hub for chip design & manufacturing. A true catalyst for self-reliance, #innovation, and global leadership in #semiconductors! #semicon #semiconindia #SemiconductorIndia #DigitalIndia #ChipDesign

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“India Semiconductor Ecosystem Workforce Development Strategy Report” launched by Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)  and Minister of State in the Ministry of Education during Bharat SkillNXT 2025 on 22nd July 2025. To meet the rising global demand for skilled talent in the semiconductor ecosystem, NCVET and MSDE have developed a comprehensive Semiconductor Workforce Development Strategy report. Key Highlights of the report: 1. Comprehensive mapping of skilling requirements across the semiconductor value chain covering design, fabrication, Assembly, Testing, Marking, Packaging (ATMP), and ancillary services. The report reviews the current skilling ecosystem, including NSQF-aligned qualifications developed by Awarding Bodies, and industry-aligned courses co-created with global OEMs such as ARM (UK) and Samsung Innovation Campus. 2. It recommends development of stackable, process-specific, and industry-aligned qualifications across each stage of the semiconductor value chain. 3.    Career pathways are also outlined to enable vertical mobility from school and ITI students to technician, engineer, and R&D roles. 4. The report recommends early-stage interventions through basic electronics projects and hands-on tools. 5. It also calls for strengthening training infrastructure, including regional Cleanroom Simulators and labs for prototyping, testing, and chip certification. Overall, the strategy focuses on building capacity across the semiconductor value chain to support a globally competitive skilling ecosystem. The report can be accessed at:  https://lnkd.in/gFRuRMft #SemiconductorIndia #SkillDevelopment #BharatSkillNXT #SkilledIndia #FutureOfSkills #NCVET #ATMP #ChipDesign #TechEducation #DigitalIndia MSDE Skill India Dr. Neena Pahuja I Dr Vinita Aggarwal Col Gunjan Chowdhary I Suhas Deshmukh I Purnendu Kant Shivananad Pandey I Subramanian Rajendran

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✤ Indian Non-Commercial Semiconductor Manufacturing Facilities ✤ Beyond the big commercial players, India's strategic chip capabilities are being forged in government labs and academic institutions. This is the foundation of our tech sovereignty.  Here are some key facilities driving this forward:  • ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization - SCL (Mohali): Space and defense-grade microelectronics, including India's indigenous 'Vikram' microprocessor.  • Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) - GAETEC (Hyderabad): Specializes in Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs) for defense.  • Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) - STARC (Bengaluru): Develops Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) devices for advanced defense applications.  • Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (Chennai): A key player in the indigenous SHAKTI processor project and home to the Centre for NEMs and Nanophotonics.  • Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE) Lab (Bengaluru): A national nanofabrication hub supporting research in nano-scale technologies like IoT and photonics.  • Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay Nanofabrication Facility (Mumbai): A national R&D center focused on strategic semiconductor technologies.  This is how India Semiconductor Mission is building a robust, self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem from the ground up.  #Semiconductors #MakeInIndia #DeepTech #Innovation #DefenseTech #ISRO #DRDO #Academia #StrategicAutonomy

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Samsung Semiconductor India Research Names Rajesh Krishnan as Managing Director Samsung Semiconductor India Research has appointed Rajesh Krishnan as its new Managing Director, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s role in Samsung’s global innovation roadmap. Rajesh is succeeding Balajee Sowrirajan, who played a crucial role in shaping SSIR’s growth across the semiconductor industry. Rajesh has worked with #MotorolaIndia and #HughesNetworkSystems. With over three decades of leadership experience in the semiconductor ecosystem, Rajesh has shaped strategies and built high-performance teams across India and the USA. Over the years, he gained exceptional knowledge in global operations, business transformation, and advancing innovation in the #semiconductor field. His diverse technical background includes computer architecture, compiler design, and telecommunications systems covering mobile, network, and satellite technologies. He has also driven innovation in flash storage solutions for embedded, server, and automotive domains, alongside advancing DDR/HBM technologies critical for #AI innovations. The company shares, “Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) announced the appointment of Rajesh Krishnan as the new Managing Director… His appointment also underscores Samsung’s commitment to enhancing strategic partnerships and achieving long-term sustainable growth in the ever-evolving semiconductor landscape.” #SamsungSemiconductorIndiaResearch #SSIR #RajeshKrishnan #ManagingDirector #LeadershipUpdate #corporateTrendz

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The Indian government's DLI Scheme supports 23 chip-design projects, fostering domestic innovation. Vervesemi Microelectronics unveils its IC roadmap, enhancing India's semiconductor independence. Their machine learning-powered IPs, numbering over 110, are used globally in diverse sectors. A DLI Scheme participant, Vervesemi targets volume production by late 2026/early 2027. Key products include BLDC controller ASICs and precision motor control ASICs. Rakesh Malik and Pratap Narayan Singh highlight Vervesemi's commitment to indigenous ICs and global leadership. Smt. Sunita Verma emphasizes India Semiconductor Mission ambitions. Vervesemi delivers performance improvements across various applications. Read Full Article: https://lnkd.in/g7XQJkQJ #Semiconductors #MakeInIndia #Tech #VerveSemi #India #DLCScheme

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Odisha is positioning itself as a hub in India’s Semiconductor Mission. Shri Hemant Sharma, ACS (Industries) & Chairman IPICOL, highlights policy support, incentives, Electronics Park & skilled talent to attract global tech players. 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/g2DksbNd #InvestInOdisha #InvestInFuture #SamrudhOdisha

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