Startup And Fundraising 17 September 2026
India Launches SEMICON 2.0 to Boost Chip Startup Funding
India’s SEMICON 2.0 summit, inaugurated by PM Modi, announced a dedicated funding pathway for chip‑design startups as the country shifts from policy drafting to on‑ground execution of its semiconductor ambitions. The initiative aims to create a resilient ecosystem from silicon wafers to final systems, attracting private capital and government support.
SEMICON 2.0 was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fast‑track funding for Indian chip‑design startups. The event marks a move from policy creation to concrete project rollout, targeting a self‑sufficient chip supply chain.
- New government‑backed funding scheme for early‑stage designers
- Partnerships with private investors and global fab players
- Goal: build a resilient ecosystem from silicon wafers to finished systems
Read the full announcement here.
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