The government of India has sanctioned 23 chip-design projects under the design linked incentive (DLI) scheme as part of its effort to boost the country’s semiconductor design capabilities. These projects, led by domestic startups and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME), are receiving support to develop indigenous chips and system-on-chip (SOC) solutions for areas such as surveillance cameras, energy metres, microprocessor IPs, and networking applications. Moreover, 72 companies have gained access to the industry-standard electronic design automation (EDA) tools for their chip design projects.
Amongst these, Vervesemi Microelectronics, on August 22, 2025, announced its upcoming portfolio of advanced integrated circuits (ICs) designed to accelerate India’s semiconductor self-reliance and drive global innovation.
Founded in 2017, Vervesemi exports semiconductor intellectual property (IPs) globally, with its proprietary machine learning (ML)-powered analog chain IPs embedded in products of international manufacturers. The company is powering applications across space, defence, industrial, and smart energy, with multiple ICs currently under evaluation by customers worldwide.
Additionally, amongst the first cohort of the companies approved under the government of India’s DLI Scheme and also approved under chips to startup (C2S) program, Vervesemi is developing designed-in-India chips that strengthen self-sustenance and foster innovation.
Roadmap of chips/ SoCs by Vervesemi, volume production targeted for late 2026 / early 2027 is as follows:
Vervesemi’s roadmap includes several notable ICs designed to address critical applications.
· Brushless direct current (BLDC) controller application specific integrated chip (ASIC): Designed by Vervesemi under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) supported C2S Programme, aimed at small motor applications such as fans and appliances, further reducing import dependence with samples expected in 2026.
· ASIC for precision motor-control solutions: Approved as a DLI-recognised project, focused on silicon for electronic vehicles (EV), drones, and industrial automation, also targeted for sampling in 2026.
· ASIC for multifunction data acquisition system for space and avionics, powered by advanced ML and designed for mission-critical aerospace applications, with engineering samples available in 2026.
· ASIC for weighing scale and bridge sensor applications enabling next-generation weighing systems and force touch devices with very high precision and reliability. This IC is being sampled with key partners across Asia, with engineering samples available at end of 2025.
· ASIC for smart energy metering applications designed in India to deliver ultra-accurate, high-speed energy measurement and predictive maintenance capabilities. Featuring multi-channel sensing compliant with class 0.2S precision standards, this IC ensures robust and reliable performance for next-generation smart energy systems with samples available at end of 2025.
Vervesemi’s ICs are powered by embedded ML, enabling self-healing systems, fail-safe reliability, and improved fabrication yields. This breakthrough extends performance, power efficiency, and precision beyond traditional boundaries, making Vervesemi chips smarter, safer, and more efficient.
Commenting on the roadmap, founder and chief executive officer (CEO), Vervesemi, said, “These innovations mark a turning point for India’s semiconductor ecosystem. By building high-performance, made-in-India ICs for strategic and consumer markets, we are not only driving import substitution but also showcasing India’s capability to lead on the global semiconductor stage.”
Adding his views, founder and chief technology officer (CTO), Vervesemi Microelectronics, said, “At Vervesemi, we integrate advanced signal-chain design with ML to deliver fault tolerance, adaptive calibration, and predictive diagnostics. Our multi-channel data acquisition and industrial application ICs set new benchmarks in precision, efficiency, and reliability across aerospace, industrial, and consumer markets.”
Highlighting the government’s vision, group coordinator, research and development, MeitY, said, “India’s ambition is to become a world leader in semiconductor design, envisioning a future where every device in the world has a designed-in-India chip.”
