Aspire to make India Self-Reliant in the Semiconductor Sector?

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Accelerate your semiconductor startup’s growth

Hardware startups face unique challenges that require a facilitative environment to grow. The AIC T-Hub Semiconductor Program – an initiative by AIC T-Hub Foundation – aims to create a semiconductor ecosystem in India that encourages innovative research, cutting-edge solutions and semiconductor supply chain initiatives to achieve growth.

AIC T-Hub Foundation is a partnership between Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and T-Hub. AIM has been set up by the Government of India to support the establishment of new greenfield incubation centers to nurture innovative startups. T-Hub is one of India’s leading innovation hubs and ecosystem enablers, established to create impact for startups, corporates, and other innovation ecosystem stakeholders.

Who can Participate?

  • Fabless semiconductor startups (Chip Companies - Design, Verification, Testing)
  • Fab infrastructure makers (Chip Infra Developers - Fabrication, Assembly, Packaging)
  • Semiconductor material startups (Silicon, Germanium, Gallium Arsenide materials)
  • Semiconductor software tool developers (Electronic Design Automation)
  • Hardware startups (IP/System development - Microprocessors, Microcontrollers, FPGA, or SoC)
  • Chip manufacturers (Chip Fabricators- Microfabricators, Fabrication Support Tech, Fabrication Facilities)
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Do you have what it takes to revolutionise the semiconductor sector?

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Program Benefits

  • Leverage free access to MPW (Multi Project Wafer) shuttle to prototype pre-production concepts of semiconductor, verify IP, and characterise device performance with a low-cost, fast feedback loop
  • Gain free interface with semiconductor foundries and assembly houses to manufacture your IC prototypes, test and simulate
  • Get free access to EDA software tools for VLSI front and back end development, as well as evaluation platforms to design, validate, and simulate fabless designs in collaboration with CITD
  • Collaborate with elite mentors and researchers from top institute like CITD and iCreate
  • Connect with industrial experts to solve semicon tech issues, get market guidance and get a co-innovation pilot or POC
  • Gain Government connections with Indian Semiconductor Mission (ISM), MEITY for quick compliance, certification, and testing to seamlessly go to market.
  • Partner with universities and research bodies to provide get access and co-innovate on technology, and research
  • Get information about government grants, funds, and incentives, for quick monetary gain on purchases, and fasttrack capital
  • Network with investment networks, HNIs and banks for debt or equity financing to access capital needs and invest on product and scale via T-Fund, SISF, Meity, Indian Angel Network, ISM and global investor pool at T-Hub.
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Focus Areas

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Analog IP DesignStartups (data-converters, wireless, analog, audio)

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FPGA based Systems (Connectivity, Space, Automotive)

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Frontend and Backend VLSI Design (IP)
(All industries)

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Processors & Controllers Design Startups
(All industries)

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System on Chips
(All industries)

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Program Structure

Week 1-3: Assessment

  • Startup Analysis
    Company Overview: Org Structure, Team & Roles, Board
  • Business Model Overview
    Product overview, Revenue models, and market share analysis
  • Milestone identification
    Set achievable milestones for the business on product, market, and funding

Week 4-20: Learning

  • Workshops by Subject Matter Experts:
    Technologies in VLSI systems, System on Chip Life cycle, Chip design
  • Group sessions by Business Specialists:
    Performance marketing, Semiconductor policy, Investment readiness, Product positioning and branding.
  • Exclusive 1:1 Problem solving by mentors:
    Progress reporting against predetermined milestones

Week 21-24: Delivery

  • Discussions by Guest Speakers:
    Government Initiatives and Incentives, Global Semiconductors
  • Government/Corporate interventions for market pilots
  • Grants/Financial Aid from Government groups
  • Networking with Semiconductor leaders/influencers

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Program Timeline

1
Sep 12, 2023
Applications Open
2
Oct 30, 2023
Applications Close
3
Nov 02, 2023
Program Starts
4
Jan 29, 2024
Program Ends (tentative)
1
Sep 12, 2023
Applications Open
2
Oct 16, 2023
Applications Close
3
Oct 19, 2023
Program Starts
4
Jan 29, 2024
Program Ends (tentative)

Mentors

Anoop Dutta

Founder - EmuPro

Anand Bariya

CEO, Deshpande Foundation

Nitin Ghodgaonkar

Director Of Engineering, OSI

Rajesh Kumar

CEO, AIC T-Hub

Semicon Cohort-1 Startups

Testimonials

Dear Team, I am writing to express my deep gratitude for your invaluable guidance and support during our recent partnership with Aditya Birla Group for automating their business in 36 counties. I am thrilled to announce that we have successfully closed the deal of a lifetime, and it would not have been possible without your assistance. Your insights, wisdom, and mentorship were invaluable throughout the entire process, and we could not have accomplished this without your contributions. Your advice and guidance were instrumental in helping us navigate this complex deal, and I am grateful for the time and effort you have invested in our company. Your support and encouragement have been a constant source of inspiration, and we are fortunate to have you as part of our team.

Raghu V Anscer Robotics

Past Cohort Startups

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

MVP-ready startups with traction are the best fit for the program.
Startups are selected based on Product, Traction, Market cap, and MRR.

The program fee is Rs 50,000 + GST
No. The program is open to startups across India.
No. The program is held in the Hybrid model. Most aspects of the program are virtual. You need to attend the launch and closure events along with any networking events in person.
  • There is a commitment fee of Rs.50,000. A commitment fee ensures commitment and seriousness from both sides
  • 4% of the funding amount will be retained as success fees if funding is raised through the program

You can mail to aic@t-hub.co

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