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Bengaluru, 9th September 2024: The India Electronics and Semiconductors Association (IESA) celebrated the inauguration of its new office in Bengaluru, with Karnataka’s Minister of IT & BT, Mr. Priyank Kharge, and Dr. Sunita Verma, Group Scientist from MeitY, presiding over the event. Senior industry leaders, members of the IESA Executive Board , CDAC officials and IESA Staff were also in attendance.

The inauguration commenced with a Puja and Havan ceremony, followed by two key events: an interactive roundtable with industry CxOs and an engaging discussion on the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme with over 40 startups.

Mr. Priyank Kharge emphasized the importance of collaboration between the government, industry, and academia to elevate Karnataka and India’s leadership in the electronics and semiconductor sector. He also highlighted the state’s focus on building a skilled workforce to serve global markets. Dr. Verma reiterated MeitY’s commitment to driving innovation through initiatives like the DLI scheme and R&D investments. Both along with Industry CxO’s underscoring the need for enhanced productivity, innovation, and manufacturing capabilities to position India as a global semiconductor hub.

IESA Leadership Remarks:

Dr. V Veerappan, Chairman, IESA, expressed excitement about the recent momentum in the ESDM sector, citing the approval of PLI schemes for members like Tata, Micron, Renesas, and Kaynes, along with state governments consent for Tower + Adani Group ( Maharashtra), Foxconn ( Karnataka) , RRP Electronics ( Maharashtra) , ASIP ( Telangana) RIR Power ( Odisha), Suchi Semicon ( Gujarat), and others. He lauded these developments in multiple states as evidence of IESA’s continued efforts, Industry Entrepreneurship with Government support in advancing India’s position as a global leader in electronics and semiconductors.
Ashok Chandak, President, IESA, hailed the day as a significant milestone for IESA’s two-decade journey, emphasizing the need for greater value addition in the electronics and semiconductor sectors to create economic growth, innovation, and employment opportunities. He highlighted the importance of the day’s CxO roundtable and startup discussions with MeitY and C-DAC as a critical step toward fast-tracking design-led manufacturing in India towards potential 500 Bn$ Electronics by 2030.
Startup Session and DLI Scheme Discussions: Following the inauguration, IESA, in collaboration with MeitY and C-DAC, hosted a three-hour interactive session with 40+ startups to explore the potential of the DLI scheme. The event aimed to drive higher industry participation in creating value-added electronics products in India. The dialogue featured prominent figures like Dr. Sunita Verma ( MeitY ), Nishit Gupta (MeitY/ ISM), and C-DAC’s Executive Directors Vivek Khaneja and Dr. S D. Sudarshan and Start Up sector experts – Mr. Ruchir Dixit, IESA Vice Chairman, Mr. Ashok Mishra, IESA EC member, Mr. Sridhar , CEO SFAL.

Startup founders discussed key challenges, including access to design infrastructure, EDA tools, post-Si validation, MPW fab services, and emulation prototyping. The discussion also touched on the creation of a domestic value-chain aggregator for fabrication services, establishing a marketplace for leveraging indigenous IP solutions, and providing preferential market access to Indian designs. The session offered valuable mentorship, insights into the DLI scheme, and direct interaction with MeitY and C-DAC decision-makers. An on-the-spot survey revealed that nine startups were keen to apply for the DLI scheme, underscoring the scheme’s potential to accelerate innovation in India.

Looking Ahead: By hosting such impactful events, IESA continues to lead the charge in fostering innovation, empowering startups, and solidifying India’s position as a global leader in electronics manufacturing and technology development.

Overall, the inauguration day marked a significant step forward in appreciating India’s progress in the ESDM sector and advancing the DLI scheme.

Pune, 18 July 2024: The India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA), the premier industry body representing the Electronics & Semiconductor stakeholders in India, takes center stage in Shaping Pune’s “Semiconductor Ecosystem ” through Thought Leadership and Event contributions, emphasizing IESA’s proactive role in fostering collaboration, innovation, and growth within the region. Three key events on 15th July in Pune with IESA contributions included “Semiconductor Ecosystem Conference 2024 -organized by MCCIA and supported by STPI and IESA, ”, “Brainstorming Discussions on National Policy on IT 2024” and IESA-Pune Chapter Industry Meeting.

The events were graced by the presence of Mr. S Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Mr. Arvind Kumar, Director General of the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) and Mr. Pradip Chendran, Addnl Development Commissioner ( Industries ), Maharashtra state and MCCIA Office bearers. Their Inspiring and motivational speeches included the importance of the ESDM sector, applauding the contributions of IESA, and willingness to take feedback on shaping policies that will further enhance the IT and semiconductor sectors in Maharashtra and India. The events provided a robust platform for industry leaders to discuss advancements, opportunities, and the future trajectory of the ESDM sector.

Dr. V Veerappan, Chairman IESA, emphasized the importance of such events in driving the sector forward. “IESA is committed to fostering a collaborative environment that supports the growth and development of the ESDM ecosystem in India. The insights shared and the connections made here will undoubtedly propel our efforts to establish a robust ESDM framework in the country.”

Ashok Chandak, President IESA, added, “With 19 % MSME’s of India from Maharashtra and a large pool of engineering institutes, Pune can play a significant role in India’s ESDM agenda through Skilled workforce and value addition to the manufacturing sector. It is crucial to have the voices of industry leaders heard in these areas and action plan defined towards growth and innovation.”

IESA executive council members Dr. Veerappan, Mr. Ashok Chandak, Sanjeev Keskar, Hitesh Garg, and Navin Bishnoi highlighted the insightful aspects of the semiconductor ecosystem to the audience, including fabless ecosystem, semiconductor manufacturing, and skilling and Talent development.

The IESA Chapter meeting was attended by 70+ IESA members, who deliberated on strategies to further enhance the ESDM ecosystem in Maharashtra and across India. It was decided to enable Maharashtra’s ESDM MSME sector to create local value addition, leveraging the strength of Pune’s engineering institutes in Skilling and shaping state policies for creating an ecosystem conducive to technological advancement.