Chips to Start-up Programme

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According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology more than 68,000 students have been trained in semiconductor chip design under the government’s Chips to Start-ups (C2S) Programme. 

About Chips to Start-up Programme

• It is an umbrella capacity-building initiative launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in 2022.
• Funding and Tenure: Total outlay of ₹250 crore over five years.
• Target: It targets the development of 85,000 industry-ready professionals across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.
• It aims to catalyse the incubation of 25 start-ups and enable 10 technology transfers.

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Features of Chips to Start-up Programme

• It seeks to provide access to SMART lab facilities, train one lakh students, generate 50 patents, and support at least 2,000 focused research publications. 
• It supports innovation, enhances employability, and enables academic institutions to play a more active role in India’s semiconductor value chain.
• Programme Approach and Implementation
• The C2S Programme adopts a comprehensive approach, providing students with hands-on experience in chip design, fabrication, and testing.
• • Training: It is achieved through regular training sessions in collaboration with industry partners, combined with mentorship and practical support.
  • Access: Students gain access to advanced chip design tools, fabrication facilities, and testing resources, including state-of-the-art EDA software and semiconductor foundries.
  • Prototype: These opportunities also include implementing R&D projects under the C2S Programme to develop working prototypes of Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASICs), Systems-on-Chip (SoCs), and Intellectual Property (IP) Core designs.

Source: TH