ENA Sectors 2025-02-06 15:00:29 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Feb 6 (KNN)</strong> The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has established a new Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Chip Design at the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) campus in Noida. The facility was inaugurated on February 4, 2025, by Ministry Secretary S. Krishnan.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The centre, developed in partnership with DPIIT-recognised start-up SoCTeamup Semiconductors Pvt Ltd, represents a strategic investment in India's technological infrastructure.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">It features state-of-the-art facilities including a Project Lab for collaborative research and a Smart Classroom equipped with advanced teaching tools, positioning India to meet growing global semiconductor demands.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">During the inauguration ceremony, Secretary Krishnan witnessed a demonstration of VLSI-based Intellectual Property, highlighting the centres capability to develop sophisticated semiconductor technologies.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The facility aims to serve as a hub for innovation, bringing together students, professionals, and researchers to advance chip design capabilities in India.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The establishment of this centre aligns with the government's broader vision to enhance India's semiconductor technology capabilities and establish the country as a global leader in electronics and information technology.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">By focusing on Very Large-Scale Integration (VLSI) and chip design, the centre aims to address the critical need for skilled professionals in the semiconductor industry.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">NIELIT, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, continues to expand its educational and research initiatives through this new centre.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The collaboration with SoCTeamup Semiconductors, a company specialising in VLSI and System-on-Chip design solutions, strengthens the centres ability to deliver cutting-edge training and foster technological innovation in the semiconductor sector.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The centre is expected to play a crucial role in developing a highly skilled talent pool capable of meeting international semiconductor industry standards, thereby strengthening India's position in the global electronics and information technology sectors.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 40964 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/ministry-of-electronics-unveils-centre-of-excellence-in-chip-design-at-nielit-noida 2025-02-06 15:00:29 knnindia.co.in