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India advances semiconductor talent through the Chips
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Fusion42 · 17 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
India's Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has trained over 68,000 students in semiconductor chip design under the Chips to Start-ups (C2S) Programme, equipping 332 institutions with advanced design tools to build a skilled workforce nearing the target of 85,000. Academic teams have successfully completed 254 chip tape-outs, advancing domestic semiconductor design and manufacturing capabilities.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.
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India's move to build a semiconductor workforce with government-backed training and EDA tool access opens a local talent pipeline that cuts onboarding time for chip designers. You in chip design can now access more industry-ready engineers and research collaborations in India.
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