The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with leading institutes such as IISc Bengaluru, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Guwahati, inaugurated India’s first-ever Nano Electronics Roadshow on March 27, 2025, at the National Science Seminar Complex, IISc Bengaluru. The event was formally opened by Shri S Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, and Shri Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, MeitY, marking a significant step towards India’s vision of establishing a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem. The Roadshow showcased over 100 intellectual properties (IPs), 50+ groundbreaking technologies, and innovations from more than 35 startups, all supported by nanoelectronics centers across India.
In line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision for an Atmanirbhar Bharat, the event highlighted India’s technological leadership in the electronics and semiconductor sectors. It emphasized the cutting-edge research and innovation being driven by Nano Centers at premier institutions within the IISc and IIT ecosystem. With more than 700 industry leaders, policymakers, and academics in attendance, the Roadshow provided a platform for exploring collaborations to strengthen India’s nanoelectronics ecosystem.
Addressing the gathering, Shri S Krishnan underscored the pivotal role of MeitY’s Nano Centers in nurturing innovation and building a semiconductor-ready workforce of 85,000 professionals. He emphasized that the development of India’s semiconductor industry is a collective responsibility involving government, industry, and academia. The Secretary also highlighted the growing demand for semiconductors in India, which is projected to reach $100-110 billion by 2030.
Shri Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, MeitY, spoke on the transformative role of technology in shaping our world and the importance of collaboration between industry and academia. He pointed to initiatives like the India AI mission and INUP program that are enabling startups and researchers to solve real-world challenges and help India remain at the forefront of technological advancements.
The Roadshow also featured 48 tech demos from students across the Nano Centers, showcasing the impact of research translating into real-world innovations. The event fostered collaborations between the startup ecosystem and academia, leading to the signing of four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to drive further technological advancements. These MoUs were signed between IISc and KAS Technologies, Antigone Solutions Private Limited, the Center for Nano Science and Engineering and the India Electronics & Semiconductor Association (IESA), and Madnani Chemdist Novatech LLP with Primary Healthtech Private Limited.
This event highlighted India’s growing prowess in the semiconductor sector, featuring key breakthroughs in chip design, fabrication, and nanoelectronics. Additionally, it celebrated innovative startups for their transformative contributions. By bringing together government officials, industry leaders, researchers, and startups, the Roadshow has set the stage for India’s next leap in technology and innovation. Prominent dignitaries like Utpal Shah, SVP of Tata Electronics; Anand Ramamoorthy from Micron; and Govindan Rangarajan, Director of IISc, attended the event, reinforcing the importance of collaboration in advancing India’s tech ecosystem.
