The government of Tamil Nadu has approved the Semiconductor Design Promotion Scheme, which offers subsidies and prototyping grants to fabless design firms, as part of its Rs 5 billion Tamil Nadu Semiconductor Mission (TNSM) 2030 announced in the 2025 state budget.
To strengthen its ecosystem, the state has also set up centres of excellence (CoEs) under the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited (TIDCO) through public–private partnerships. These CoEs will function as hubs for training, testing, and research, positioning Tamil Nadu as a design-driven semiconductor hub.
A workforce development initiative has also been rolled out under the India Semiconductor Workforce Development Programme (ISWDP). The programme will train 1,000 engineering students, with selected candidates receiving sponsorships to pursue training at leading universities in India and abroad.
The mission, built on inclusivity, sustainability, and self-reliance, is anchored on five pillars:
- Small-scale, production-grade fabrication
- Skilling and talent development
- Semiconductor equipment manufacturing parks
- For-profit Centres of Excellence (SPVs with academia/industry)
- Design promotion and testing infrastructure
Collectively, these measures aim to attract investment, foster academia-industry-government collaboration, build skilled talent, and create world-class infrastructure, making Tamil Nadu a key player in India’s semiconductor roadmap.
