GENERAL9 Sept 2026
Time to plug chip design gap as Semicon 2.0 seeks to boost startups
India employs one in five of the world's chip design engineers, yet local startups find it hard to get money, skilled people and clients. The new Semicon 2.0 scheme wants to encourage these startups to grow their semiconductor design work, though some parts of it are challenging. If you run or fund such a startup, watch the scheme details and see whether you qualify.
Key Statutory Highlights
- India has 20% of the world's chip design engineers.
- Homegrown startups struggle for funding, talent and customers.
- Semicon 2.0 aims to close this gap, but some provisions are challenging.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you run or fund a chip design startup, read Semicon 2.0's rules closely and check eligibility before applying.
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