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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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Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune, Gurugram, and Chennai are no longer just tech hubs, they’re now at the heart of the global semiconductor design revolution. As highlighted by Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, these cities are contributing to some of the most advanced chip technologies in the world. With six semiconductor manufacturing plants already approved and construction underway, India is moving from design to fabrication, and the first Made in India chip is expected as early as 2025. What makes this moment even more powerful is how India is coupling this momentum with its AI vision - training a million individuals as part of the India AI Mission and opening up massive datasets for innovation. This convergence of AI and semiconductors isn’t just strategic, it’s transformational. Contributing to India’s semiconductor rise, through R&D, innovation, and talent collaboration, is a journey we’re proud to be part of at Silicon Labs. 🔗 Full story here: https://lnkd.in/gknY8yPE #IndiaAI #DesignInIndia #SiliconLabs

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How to build a successful semiconductor ecosystem in India ~~~~~~~ Creating a robust semiconductor industry requires long-term planning, heavy investment, and close coordination between government, industry, and academia. India can draw key lessons from Taiwan, South Korea, Israel, and Singapore. 1. Clear, Long-Term Policy Stable incentives, multi-year subsidies, and regulatory clarity are essential. Taiwan aligned its government and industry goals over decades, while South Korea created national strategies that guided Samsung and Hynix. 2. Capital & Finance Semiconductor fabs and cleanrooms demand billions in upfront investment. South Korea used its chaebol model for concentrated capital, while Taiwan spread risk through public-private partnerships. India needs similar large, staged funding mechanisms. 3. Skilled Talent Pipeline Chips need thousands of trained engineers: design experts, process engineers, and equipment technicians. Israel built world-class universities linked to startups, and Taiwan created technical institutes aligned with fabs. India must scale vocational programs, internships, and industry-linked courses. 4. Clustered Supply Chains Close proximity of suppliers, fabs, OSATs, and service providers reduces costs and speeds innovation. Taiwan’s Hsinchu model allowed one-day supply cycles; Korea built mega-clusters around Seoul. India must avoid scattered investments and instead build dense hubs. 5. Packaging & Test as a Stepping Stone Advanced packaging and OSATs require less capital than fabs but create local demand and jobs. Singapore used packaging services to attract global clients. India is already moving in this direction with major packaging projects. 6. Materials & Equipment Ecosystem Chips depend on chemicals, gases, quartzware, and metrology. Taiwan cultivated suppliers for every fab need, while Singapore became a service hub for global equipment players. India must nurture local suppliers and attract global partners. 7. Demand Creation Investors commit when demand is guaranteed. Domestic procurement programs, local content rules, and strong export links can provide that. Countries like South Korea and Taiwan tied fab growth to consumer electronics and global exports. Pitfalls to Avoid • Treating semiconductors as a short-term project. • Over-reliance on protectionism. • Ignoring packaging, test, and suppliers while chasing only fabs. • Training engineers without hands-on industry pathways. Global lessons in one line: • Taiwan: cluster + foundry model = global hub. • South Korea: concentrated capital + national vision = rapid scaling. • Israel: universities + startups + VC = fabless strength. • Singapore: packaging + services + regulation = regional hub. P.S: I am at semicon Taiwan. If you are around, lets catch up.

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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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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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India’s Semiconductor Ecosystem — The Next Big Opportunity for New Entrepreneurs India’s semiconductor story is finally turning into reality. Nearly 10 foundry and OSAT projects have been approved by the government — some of them already planning on a large-scale manufacturing setup. This is a remarkable start. But as we look deeper, there’s still a missing link in the ecosystem. Most of these upcoming fabs and OSATs are dependent on imported raw materials, consumables, and equipment to establish their manufacturing capabilities. That’s where the next wave of opportunities lies. 👉 India should not only focus on “Make in India” chips, but also “Make in India” semiconductor equipment, materials, and consumables. For new entrepreneurs and startups, this is the moment to explore: -> Local manufacturing of semiconductor equipment, tools, and parts -> Development of raw materials, mold compounds, leadframes, bonding wires, chemicals, gases -> Automation, robotics, and AI solutions for semiconductor manufacturing -> Testing, calibration, and spare parts services to support fabs and OSATs The semiconductor ecosystem is not just about fabs — it’s about everything that makes a fab and OSAT run. At Suchi Semicon, we’ve seen firsthand how much potential exists for Indian suppliers and innovators to become part of this growing ecosystem. The next 5 years will define whether India becomes truly self-reliant in semiconductors — not just assembling chips, but building the entire value chain from within. #Semiconductor #MakeInIndia #OSAT #Foundry #Entrepreneurship #ElectronicsManufacturing #IndiaSemiconductorMission #AtmanirbharBharat #StartupIndia

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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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