EVENTS

As India is rapidly becoming a key player in the global semiconductor industry, this momentum is reflected in the increasing number of semiconductor-related events hosted in the country. Flagship conferences like SEMICON India and the IESA (India Electronics and Semiconductor Association) Vision Summit have gained prominence, attracting global industry leaders, policymakers, and investors. These events serve as platforms for discussions on India's semiconductor roadmap, fostering collaborations, and showcasing advancements in chip design, fabrication, and supply chain development. With India's semiconductor ecosystem gaining traction, such gatherings are playing a crucial role in positioning the country as an emerging hub for semiconductor innovation and manufacturing.

Summary of SEMICON India 2025

Held from September 2–4, 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, SEMICON India 2025 brought together over 350 exhibitors and participants from 48 countries, featuring country pavilions, workforce development zones, and CEO/CXO roundtables.

India Semiconductor Mission (ISM): The ₹76,000-crore ($ 8.5 Billion) Production-Linked Incentive initiative continues to underpin India’s semiconductor strategy; nearly ₹65,000 crore ($ 7.3 Billion) already committed.

Major Announcements

1. ISRO’s Vikram-32 Microprocessor

• What: India’s first fully indigenous 32-bit space-grade microprocessor, developed by ISRO’s Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Chandigarh, named Vikram 3201.

• Especially vital for mission-critical space, defense, and avionics systems. Demonstrates strong domestic capability in trusted hardware. Likely to find adoption in national programs that prioritize autonomy.
  
  

2. Indigenous Chip Designs by Academia

• Institutes: NIT Rourkela and PMEC Berhampur jointly unveiled three chips: encryption core IC, VG amplifier and sensor IC, and a high-performance multiplier IC for hardware-based face recognition.

• Use Cases: Applications in IoT, healthcare, energy harvesting, and criminal tracking. Projects funded since 2023; still in progress.

• While not yet commercial, these prototypes are a valuable foundation, especially if adoption by law enforcement or healthcare agencies accelerates and further development funding is secured.
  
  

3. University Collaboration for Chip-Fab Training

• Partnership: UAlbany (USA) & RUAS (India) will offer graduate certificates in semiconductor manufacturing and metrology, with classes beginning January 2026.

• Extremely timely. India’s semiconductor ambitions depend heavily on cultivating skilled professionals. This will help build the talent pipeline essential for fab operations and design innovation.
  
  

4. Deep-Tech Investment & Industry MoUs

• IDTA Formation: India Deep-Tech Investment Alliance committed US$1 billion to bolster deep-tech startups.

• Tata Electronics MoUs: Partnered with Merck (materials & supply support) and C-DAC (design & IP ecosystem).

• Kaynes-Sparsh-IQ-3rdiTech Consortium: Aimed at fully indigenous AI vision solutions (automotive/industrial), plus “Made in India” MEMS microphones with Infineon and wafer packaging.

• L&T Semicon Moves: Collaborating with IIT-Gandhinagar and C-DAC for secure chip OS and with IISc Bangalore to create a semiconductor & quantum innovation hub.

• Indiesemic: Unveiled an IoT evolution board featuring VEGA processor for varied applications across smart cities, health-tech, defense, and drones.

• Skills MoU: NIELIT signed with Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association for skilling, hackathons, and industry-academia collaboration.
  
  

In Conclusion: SEMICON India 2025 showcased a bold and multi-pronged strategy, with deep-tech investment, chip prototypes, manufacturing infrastructure, skilling, and policy ambition converging. While the announcements, made during the event, are ambitious, many appear grounded in actionable progress.

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