The event showcased 100+ intellectual properties, 50+ cutting-edge technologies, and drew over 700 industry leaders, academics, and policymakers to shape the future of nanoelectronics in India.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with leading Indian institutes like IISc Bengaluru and IITs from Bombay, Madras, Delhi, Kharagpur, and Guwahati, hosted India’s inaugural Nano Electronics Roadshow at the National Science Seminar Complex, IISc Bengaluru. The event, which marks a significant milestone in India’s semiconductor ambitions, was inaugurated by Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, along with several prominent leaders from academia and industry, including Shri Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, MeitY, and top officials from Tata Electronics, Micron, and IISc.
The roadshow highlighted India’s technological prowess in the electronics and semiconductor domains, showcasing over 100 intellectual properties, 50+ groundbreaking technologies, and innovations from more than 35 promising startups, all backed by six advanced nanoelectronics centers across India. This event was designed to promote the vision of a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem, closely aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
With a gathering of over 700 industry leaders, policymakers, and academics, the event provided a platform for collaboration, aiming to advance India’s growing nanoelectronics ecosystem. Shri Krishnan emphasized the critical role of MeitY’s Nano Centers in fostering innovation and skill development, creating a workforce of 85,000 semiconductor professionals. He further highlighted that India’s semiconductor market, currently valued at $45-50 billion, is expected to reach $100-110 billion by 2030.
Shri Abhishek Singh also noted the significant advancements driven by collaborations between academia and industry, especially through initiatives like the India AI mission and INUP program. The roadshow, which included 48 tech demonstrations by students from Nano Centers, served as a hub for industry-academia partnerships. Four memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were signed between academia and industry, signaling further collaboration.
The event marked a pivotal moment in India’s semiconductor journey, pushing the boundaries of research and innovation while laying the groundwork for future breakthroughs in chip design and nanoelectronics. This event not only showcased India’s emerging leadership in deep-tech but also set the stage for transforming the semiconductor landscape with innovative technologies tailored to address societal needs.
