IIT Kharagpur, Singapore IME Sign MoU for Semiconductor Tech
- MoU enables joint R&D in advanced semiconductor technologies.
- Focus areas include AI hardware, quantum devices, and chip packaging.
- Collaboration includes training, exchanges, and global innovation efforts.
In a significant move to enhance international collaboration in semiconductor technology, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur and Singapore’s Institute of Microelectronics (IME) - a key research organization under the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) - have officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The partnership was officially revealed at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2025, a notable event in the semiconductor sector.
The MoU presents a detailed structure for joint research and the development of human resources in advancing semiconductor technologies. It unites knowledge in fields like post-Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) and cutting-edge transistor technologies, heterogeneous integration, chip packaging, AI-based hardware accelerators, quantum devices, photonic systems, thermal management, and reliability diagnostics.
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Professor Anandaroop Bhattacharya, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Kharagpur, said, “This collaboration with A*STAR’s IME significantly enhances our global engagement in semiconductor research. As India positions itself to become a major player in this field, such international alliances are crucial to building a resilient and competitive tech ecosystem,” he said.
The collaboration also encompasses initiatives for bilateral exchange programs, specialized training, and joint workshops. These programs seek to provide researchers, engineers, and students with the necessary skills to address the changing needs of the global semiconductor industry.
Professor Yeo Yee Chia, Deputy Chief Executive at A*STAR, stated, “Singapore’s progress in the semiconductor domain is deeply rooted in collaborative ventures across research, industry, and government. Through platforms like Innovate Together, we aim to co-create solutions to shared challenges and foster meaningful innovation.”
