L&T Semiconductor Technologies Signs MoU With C-DAC

L&T Semiconductor Technologies (LTSCT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC). 

The collaboration is aimed driving innovation and indigenisation efforts, with a focus on developing Make-in-India Integrated Circuits (ICs), System-on-Chip (SoCs) and Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) solutions for the automotive, industrial and energy sectors.

The partnership will look to capitalise on the combined expertise of both organisations to accelerate the creation of advanced semiconductor technologies, which are crucial for reducing India's reliance on electronic imports. 

By focusing on the development of indigenous processor cores, Intellectual Properties (IPs), and SoCs—components that are vital yet cost-intensive within the semiconductor value chain—the collaboration is poised to strengthen the nation’s economic foundation and technological self-reliance.

In a statement, Dr Sunita Verma, Group Coordinator, (R&D E&IT) from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeiTY), said, “The signing of this MoU between L&T Semiconductor Technologies and C-DAC indicates the Government’s commitment to fostering public-private partnerships that drive innovation and economic growth. This collaboration not only underscores the importance of indigenisation in the semiconductor sector but also paves the way for India to take a leadership role on the global stage. We look forward to the transformative impact that this partnership will have on the nation’s technological landscape.”

“This collaboration, led by LTSCT, will create a powerful commercialisation programme for advanced technologies created by C-DAC in semiconductor design & development, embedded software, open-source OS, HPC and power systems. C-DAC’s deep pipeline of indigenous IPs, including the VEGA processor, application design and FPGA validation will be turned into global product opportunities by LTSCT,” said Sandeep Kumar, Chief Executive – LTSCT.

“The joint efforts are anticipated to yield innovative products and solutions that will benefit diverse sectors of the Indian economy while significantly enhancing the nation’s technological capabilities and positioning India as a leader in each of the sectors,” Kumar added.