Gujarat Semiconnect Conference 2025: Major Investments and Strategic Partnerships Propel Semiconductor Growth

By admin On Apr 14, 2025

The Gujarat Semiconnect Conference 2025, held at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, witnessed the signing of eight significant Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. These agreements, with a cumulative investment exceeding ₹1.04 lakh crore, are set to drive semiconductor and electronics manufacturing in Gujarat, creating thousands of job opportunities.

A Major Leap in Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing:

The three-day event, hosting over 1,500 delegates and 250 exhibitors, solidifies Gujarat’s position as a leading hub in India’s semiconductor industry. Key agreements signed during the conference include:

JABIL INDIA committed to investing ₹1,000 crore to establish a Silicon Photonics Manufacturing Unit in Gujarat. This facility will produce photonics transceivers, essential for AI, telecom, IoT, and smart infrastructure, generating approximately 1,500 new jobs.
India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and Tata Electronics (TEPL) formalized a Financial Support Agreement (FSA) to develop a semiconductor fabrication unit in Dholera, backed by ₹91,526 crore investment and Central government financial assistance.
Tata Electronics and IIT Gandhinagar signed an MoU to enhance semiconductor sector training, reinforcing Gujarat’s commitment to skill development.
Tata Electronics, Taiwanese company PSMC, and Himax Technologies entered a tripartite agreement to advance semiconductor chip production in Dholera.
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TSMT) pledged ₹500 crore to establish an Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) unit in Gujarat, promising 1,000 job opportunities.
Micron Technology (Sanand) signed an agreement to support environmental, health, and safety initiatives, along with STEM education and workforce development in rural Gujarat.
NextGen announced an ambitious ₹10,000 crore investment to develop a compound semiconductor fab and optoelectronics facility in Gujarat, with technical support from Hitachi and Solidlight.
CANS and US-based Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) forged a long-term partnership for semiconductor chip production, including POWER MOSFETs, IGBTs, and IPMs.

Key Developments and Infrastructure Expansion:

The conference also marked several landmark initiatives:

The release of the Semiconductor Supply Chain Compendium.
The launch of the “Semiconductor Manufacturing Supply Chain” report by the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA).
The unveiling of “Vision to Reality”, a ‘Make in India’ product initiative.
The foundation stone laying for Keynes Technology’s semiconductor unit in Sanand, with pilot manufacturing commencing in June 2025 and full-scale production by January 2026.

Government’s Vision and Support for the Sector:

Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel reiterated Gujarat’s proactive approach in fostering a robust electronics and semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. He highlighted:

Gujarat’s Semiconductor Policy 2022, offering extensive incentives to investors.
Dholera’s development as India’s first greenfield smart city, providing plug-and-play infrastructure.
The introduction of the Global Capability Centre Policy, aimed at advancing AI, machine learning, and analytics.
Chief Secretary Pankaj Joshi emphasized that Dholera Semicon City and Sanand GIDC are emerging as semiconductor packaging hubs, supported by strategic infrastructure projects, including:
Uninterrupted power and water supply.
Expressway connectivity and a new railway station.
The upcoming Dholera Greenfield Airport, set to be operational by July 2025.

A Transformative Step Towards Semiconductor Self-Reliance:

With record-breaking investments, cutting-edge technology collaborations, and government-backed incentives, the Gujarat Semiconnect Conference 2025 has reinforced the state’s position as a pioneering force in India’s semiconductor revolution. The agreements and initiatives announced during the event will play a crucial role in driving technological advancements, skill development, and economic growth in the sector.