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India Accelerates Chip Ecosystem with New Research Center in Chandigarh
Published: 8.4.2025
As part of its national roadmap to become a global semiconductor hub, India has officially announced the launch of the Opto Microelectronic Research Centre at the Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO) in Chandigarh.
The facility is expected to be operational within two years and marks a strategic step forward in India’s ambitions under the India Semiconductor Mission.
“This center is a critical piece of India’s long-term vision to move from chip consumption to chip innovation,” said a senior official at CSIO. “We’re not just building infrastructure—we’re enabling self-reliance.”
India is building homegrown ATMP capabilities, which are typically dominated by countries like Taiwan, South Korea, and China. This move aims to capture more of the semiconductor value chain within Indian borders.
The research center will focus on:
Assembly, testing, marking, and packaging (ATMP) of mini-display chips
Development of technologies for smartphones, wearables, automotive dashboards, and more
A transition plan to evolve into mini-LED and advanced display packaging
This development may not shift the balance of chip production overnight, but it reflects India’s clear intent to become a key player—not just in chip consumption, but also in packaging, IP development, and eventually wafer fabrication.
This could open up new sourcing channels in India within 2–5 years—particularly for specialized display and optoelectronic components.
