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Government Launches 2-nm Semiconductor Chip in Bengaluru
- 09 Feb 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Government of India launched the 2 nanometer (2 nm) semiconductor chip at Qualcomm’s facility in Bengaluru.
Key Points:
- Launch: The chip launched by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
- He stated that the world is looking towards India because of its talent pool and innovation capabilities, positioning the country as a key contributor to global engineering and high-tech manufacturing.
- Significance: The 2 nm chip represents one of the most advanced processes in the semiconductor industry.
- Enabling greater performance and energy efficiency in electronic devices.
- Its launch signifies a leap forward for India’s semiconductor ecosystem.
- Ecosystem Development: He emphasized the importance of collaboration among the government, industry, and academia to foster deep-tech innovation, particularly in chip design, startup support, and ecosystem development.
- India Semiconductor Mission 2.0: Focusing on supporting design companies, startups, and the broader semiconductor value chain, including equipment and testing infrastructure.
- Academic Support: 315 universities equipped with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools enabling students to design and validate semiconductor chips.
| Read More: India Semiconductor Mission, Startups |
