NIELIT Centre of Excellence In Chip Design Opened In Noida
The facility aims to boost VLSI and chip design skills by offering state-of-the-art facilities for research, innovation, & training of talent pool to meet global semiconductor demands
NEW DELHI: S. Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has inaugurated the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Chip Design at its Noida campus.
This facility, set up in association with SoCTeamup Semiconductors Private Limited, a DPIIT-recognised startup, marks a significant step toward advancing India’s semiconductor design and development capabilities.
The launch of the NIELIT Centre of Excellence in Chip Design is in line with the Central government’s vision of semiconductor technology capabilities and furthering India’s emergence as a global leader in electronics and IT.
The new Centre of Excellence is poised to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in the semiconductor and chip design industries by offering state-of-the-art facilities for research, innovation, and training in VLSI (Very Large-Scale Integration) and Chip Design.
Fostering innovation
With a vision to become a global leader in semiconductor innovation, the facility aims to advance VLSI and chip design while empowering India as a hub for cutting-edge electronics and IT.
By fostering world-class education, research, and industry collaboration, the centre seeks to drive innovation and develop a highly skilled talent pool to meet global semiconductor demands, strengthening India’s position in the global electronics and IT sectors.
Krishnan toured the centre’s cutting-edge facilities, including the project laboratory and smart classroom. The project lab will serve as a hub for collaboration on innovative chip design projects among students, professionals and researchers. Equipped with advanced teaching aids, the smart classroom will provide an immersive learning experience for students.
A demonstration of VLSI-based Intellectual Property (IP) was also organised, underscoring the Centre’s commitment to advancing the design and development of intellectual properties in the semiconductor sector.
The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
It focuses on promoting education, training and research in electronics, IT and related technologies.
SoCTeamup Semiconductors Private Limited is a DPIIT-recognised startup that specialises in technology solutions in the domain of VLSI and SoC Design.
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