IIT Bombay partners with Tokyo Electron Limited to boost semiconductor ecosystem

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay IIT Bombay on Friday announced a strategic partnership with Tokyo Electron Limited TEL to advance research and training in advanced semiconductor technologiesAs part of this collaboration TEL has also joined ASPIRE IIT Bombays Research Park as an Associate Member marking a significant step in boosting Indias semiconductor ecosystemTEL a global leader in semiconductor production equipment operates across a wide range of product fields and holds a strong market presence worldwide With a global network spanning the US Europe and Asia TEL provides innovative products and services to its customers By partnering with IIT Bombay TEL seeks to further strengthen its engagement with Indias rapidly expanding semiconductor sector driven by the India Semiconductor Mission ISMIIT Bombay which is recognised as an Institution of Eminence by the Government of India has been at the forefront of semiconductor research recently establishing a Centre of Excellence in semiconductor technologies known as SemiX The institutersquos focus on industry collaboration is exemplified through ASPIRE a research park inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February 2024 aimed at fostering partnerships between academia and industryAs India continues to invest in semiconductor manufacturing through ISM and related initiatives this partnership with TEL represents a timely collaboration IIT Bombay has introduced industryoriented training and research programs in response to ISMrsquos goals and this new partnership will further accelerate advancements in semiconductor technologyCommenting on the partnership IIT Bombay Director Prof Shireesh Kedare said TEL is one of the worldrsquos leading companies in semiconductor manufacturing equipment This partnership presents a tremendous opportunity for IIT Bombays students and faculty to contribute to cuttingedge technology and support Indiarsquos growth in the semiconductor sector It also aligns with the JapanIndia Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership envisioned by our two governmentsTakashi Hayakawa GM of the Corporate Innovation Division Core Technology RampD and Vice President of Innovation X Lab at TEL added IIT Bombayrsquos industryaligned research and educational programs make it an ideal academic partner for TEL as we expand our presence in India particularly in light of the semiconductor manufacturing push under the India Semiconductor MissionIndia currently accounts for 2037 of the global semiconductor design workforce positioning itself in a rapidly evolving technology landscape with a thriving domestic market These factors provide a strong foundation for building an indigenous semiconductor ecosystem Government initiatives such as the National Electronics Policy and the 10 billion ProductionLinked Incentive PLI scheme for semiconductor manufacturing are further driving Indias chipmaking ambitions With a focus on becoming a global semiconductor hub India aims to establish a robust presence across the entire chip value chainTo address the global and domestic shortage of semiconductor talent the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay IIT Bombay has joined the nationrsquos efforts by launching initiatives aimed at skill development In June 2023 IIT Bombayrsquos Centre for Semiconductor Technologies SemiX in collaboration with Applied Materials India Private Limited and Global Foundries introduced a shortterm certificate course in semiconductor manufacturing It is estimated that India will need 12 million skilled professionals in the semiconductor sector by 2032