The Nanotechnology Initiatives Division, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in partnership with IISc Bengaluru, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Guwahati, will be organising Nano Electronics Roadshow and Conference on Semiconductor Ecosystem in India. The event is scheduled for March 27, 2025 at the National Science Seminar Complex, IISc Bengaluru.
This initiative aims to bring together key stakeholders from government, industry, academia, strategic sectors, start-ups, and the venture capital (VC) ecosystem to drive innovation and collaboration in the segment.
- Krishnan, secretary, MeitY, will be the event as the chief guest in the presence of the guests of honour— Abhishek Singh, additional secretary, MeitY; Dr Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, chief executive officer (CEO), Anusandhan National Research Foundation; Utpal Shah, senior vice president (VP), Strategy and Business Development, Tata Electronics; Anand Ramamoorthy, managing director, Micron; V. Narayanan, chair, ISRO.
The roadshow will encompass a diverse range of topics, including quantum technology, neuromorphic computing, opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI), IT, and electronics, as well as a showcase of indigenous advancements in nanoelectronics technology.
Commenting on the announcement, S. Krishnan, said, “The Nanotechnology Roadshow is a very critical part of India’s pathway towards semiconductor self-sufficiency in the years to come. MeitY had promoted Nano science centres in 6 IITs and the Indian Institute of Science across the country in order to ensure that we have a dedicated team of scientists, technologists, and professionals in the semiconductor space built up over a period of time. Today we have an occasion to actually have many of the deep tech start-ups, many technology demonstrations, industries who have benefited from this programme coming together. Almost 50 technology demonstrations are being held, 25 deep-tech start-ups are participating who are specifically involved in the Nano Electronic space, 25 VCs will be participating alongside 25 more industries. We expect that this event will be the first of many more which will lead India in its part towards semiconductor self-sufficiency and in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of a self-sufficient, self-reliant India under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).”
The roadshow will also serve as a platform for India’s vibrant electronics start-up ecosystem to showcase their innovations and pitch to an extensive network of VC firms, aiming to secure investment and accelerate growth.
