Bengaluru, March 24, 2025 – The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is set to host India’s first ‘Nano Electronics Roadshow’ on March 27, 2025, at the National Science Seminar Complex, IISc Bengaluru. Organized in collaboration with premier institutions like IISc Bengaluru, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Guwahati, the event aims to accelerate India’s semiconductor ecosystem.
The roadshow, which is expected to bring together industry leaders, government officials, academia, startups, and venture capitalists, is expected to be a milestone event that fosters innovation and strategic partnerships in nanoelectronics and semiconductor technology.
A Push Towards Semiconductor Self-Sufficiency:
Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, will be the Chief Guest, alongside distinguished Guests of Honour, including Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, MeitY; Dr Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, CEO, Anusandhan National Research Foundation; Utpal Shah, Senior VP, Strategy and Business Development, Tata Electronics; Anand Ramamoorthy, Managing Director, Micron; and V. Narayanan, Chair, ISRO.
The conference will discuss cutting-edge topics such as quantum technology, neuromorphic computing, artificial intelligence, IT advancements, and indigenous innovations in nanoelectronics.
Speaking about the significance of the event, Shri S. Krishnan stated, “The Nano Electronics Roadshow is a crucial step towards India’s journey of achieving semiconductor self-sufficiency. MeitY has actively promoted nano-science centres across leading IITs and IISc to build a robust talent pool for the semiconductor space. This roadshow provides an opportunity for deep-tech startups, industry leaders, and venture capitalists to converge and drive impactful change.”
Spotlight on Startups and Indigenous Innovations:
One of the key highlights of the event will be the participation of 25 deep-tech startups, alongside 50 technology demonstrations showcasing innovations in nanoelectronics. Additionally, 25 venture capital firms and 25 industry representatives will explore investment and collaboration opportunities to boost India’s semiconductor ecosystem.
Aligned with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), the initiative aims to strengthen the country’s electronics manufacturing and innovation landscape. By fostering academia-industry collaboration, the government seeks to create a sustainable and globally competitive semiconductor ecosystem.
With the Indian semiconductor sector poised for exponential growth, the Nano Electronics Roadshow 2025 could serve as a significant step towards making India a global hub for semiconductor and nanoelectronics innovation.
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