India Unveils Bharat Semiconductor Research Centre for Global Leadership in Semiconductor Innovation

By siliconindia  |  Monday, 04 March 2024, 02:26:31 PM IST

India Unveils Bharat Semiconductor Research Centre for Global Leadership in Semiconductor Innovation
Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, announced the imminent launch of the Bharat Semiconductor Research Centre, a globally recognized institution that will operate as a collaborative effort between academia, the government, the private sector, and startups. Speaking virtually at the inaugural session of the All India Research Scholars’ Summit (AIRSS) 2024 at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT), the minister revealed that the research facility would be established through a public-private partnership (PPP) model. 
Chandrasekhar highlighted the uniqueness of the Bharat Semiconductor Research Centre, describing it as a comprehensive institution that would initially be co-located with the Semiconductor Complex Limited. Subsequently, the center is expected to evolve into an independent semiconductor research organization, positioning itself as a significant player in semiconductor research globally, competing and collaborating with institutions like IMEC, MIT Microelectronics, USA, and ITRI, Taiwan.
The research center is poised to foster a vibrant ecosystem, engaging top-notch universities and colleges across India in diverse research areas, ranging from materials and physics to transistors, devices, packaging, and system innovation.
The minister emphasized the rapid growth and vibrancy of the semiconductor ecosystem in India, which commenced just two years ago. He noted the progress made since January 2022, highlighting India's transformation into a semiconductor nation aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision. Chandrasekhar credited India's semiconductor ecosystem for its significant strides in design innovation on chips and devices, making up for decades of lost opportunities.
Furthermore, he pointed out the burgeoning product ecosystem in automotive, industrial, telecom, and computer sectors, leveraging the advancements in design innovation. The minister highlighted the increasing interest from international semiconductor companies like Tower Semiconductor, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation of Taiwan, Micron, and others, setting up characterization, testing, and manufacturing units in India. The development reflects a substantial shift towards achieving self-reliance in semiconductor manufacturing and positioning India as a key player in this critical sector.

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