Telangana Partners with Taiwan Institutions for Semiconductor Training

The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) is partnering with The Technology-Chip Innovation Programme (T-CHIP) to strengthen semiconductor research and talent development in the state. The partnership aims to train 10,000 semiconductor professionals by 2030 and elevate Telangana's research and innovation landscape. The collaboration with Taiwanese institutions will provide a bridge between Telangana's talent and global expertise.

The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) has entered into a strategic partnership with The Technology–Chip Innovation Programme (T-CHIP) to bolster semiconductor research and talent development in the state. This collaboration aims to train 10,000 semiconductor professionals by 2030, significantly elevating Telangana's research and innovation landscape [1].

The partnership was formalized during a virtual meeting organized as part of T-CHIP founder Sundeep Kumar Makthala's three-day visit to Taiwan. Makthala met with top institutions in Taiwan, including the National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) and the Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute (TSRI) [2].

At NYCU, discussions centered around establishing joint research programs, co-designed curriculum, and student-faculty exchange initiatives. These initiatives are designed to help Telangana achieve its goal of training 10,000 semiconductor professionals by 2030. NYCU's alumni include industry leaders such as Acer founder Stan Shih and TSMC founder Morris Chang [2].

Collaborations at the Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute (TSRI) focused on collaborative research and development, shared access to advanced facilities, and sustained partnerships to accelerate semiconductor innovation. Prof. V Balakista Reddy, Chairman of the TSCHE, expressed readiness to support the program, stating that these collaborations represent mutually beneficial opportunities that will elevate Telangana's research and innovation landscape while shaping India's role within the global semiconductor ecosystem [1].

The delegation included Ken Khoo, CEO of Spring Semiconductor, and Maruthi Kurma, President of the WTITC Malaysia chapter, underscoring international support for T-CHIP's mission. Makthala reflected on the visit, emphasizing that semiconductors are at the heart of global innovation. By partnering with world-class institutions in Taiwan, T-CHIP is creating a bridge between Telangana's talent and global expertise, empowering students and driving research breakthroughs [2].

References:
[1] https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/partnership-for-semicon-training-explored-with-taiwan-institutions/article69965600.ece
[2] https://newsmeter.in/tech-startups/hyderabads-t-chip-team-meets-top-taiwan-institutes-for-semiconductor-rd-skill-development-753878