IIT Bhubaneswar to Host ‘NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory’ to Boost India’s Chip Ecosystem
India’s semiconductor journey has received a major boost with the approval of the ‘NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory’ at IIT Bhubaneswar, sanctioned by Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw. The lab, to be set up at an estimated cost of Rs. 4.95 crore under the MPLAD Scheme, marks a significant step towards advancing India’s capabilities in semiconductor research, design, and innovation.
Building Bharat’s Semiconductor Future
The NaMo Semiconductor Lab aims to develop a deep talent pool by training students and researchers in advanced semiconductor design, fabrication, and testing. It will equip young engineers with industry-ready skills essential for India’s growing chip manufacturing and packaging sector.
The lab will help IIT Bhubaneswar emerge as a national hub for semiconductor skilling and research, directly supporting the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Design in India’ missions. It will also serve as a catalyst for the country’s fast-expanding semiconductor ecosystem, fostering collaboration between academia and industry.
India’s Strength in Chip Design
India already holds a strong position in global chip design, accounting for 20% of the world’s semiconductor design talent. Students from 295 universities across the country are currently using cutting-edge Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools, while 28 student-designed chips from 20 institutes have already been taped out at the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Mohali.
The new facility at IIT Bhubaneswar will build on this growing momentum by giving students and researchers hands-on exposure to semiconductor tools and techniques — helping bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry requirements.
