IndieSemiC, an Indian semiconductor design company specializing in chips, RF, and system-level solutions, has signed an MoU with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), a national R&D body under MeitY known for its work in advanced computing and indigenous processors. Under this partnership, the two organizations will jointly develop semiconductor and embedded system technologies, including an AI-focused chip built around C-DAC Trivandrum’s 64-bit VEGA processor and an integrated Neural Processing Unit.
The planned chip targets applications such as smart meters, smart city infrastructure, industrial IoT, defence electronics, and sensor-driven systems. The collaboration also aims to build a fully indigenous hardware–software ecosystem using C-DAC’s THEJAS-32 microcontroller, providing a Made-in-India alternative to popular foreign microcontroller platforms.
IndieSemiC is an India-based semiconductor company engaged in the design and development of integrated circuits, RF modules, and system-level solutions for embedded and industrial applications. Under the MoU, C-DAC Trivendrum will provide processor intellectual property along with technical support for system-on-chip integration, validation, and testing, while IndieSemiC will lead the design, development, and system integration of chipsets and RF modules. The collaboration will support applications across industrial controllers, robotics, medical devices, consumer appliances, automotive electronics, and embedded systems, and aligns with the national objective of Atmanirbhar Bharat and semiconductor self-reliance.
Commenting on the collaboration, Jinal Shah, Co-Founder and CMO, IndieSemiC said, “This collaboration marks a structured step towards integrating indigenous processor intellectual property with system-level semiconductor design and execution. By combining C-DAC Trivendrum’s processor capabilities with IndieSemiC’s expertise in chip, RF, and system integration, the partnership aims to deliver application-ready semiconductor solutions for industrial, infrastructure, and strategic use cases. The engagement supports consistent design, validation, and deployment workflows that are aligned with national requirements for security, reliability, and domestic capability development.”
The collaboration will also focus on coordinated roadmaps for processor adoption, reference designs, and system validation to support faster deployment across target sectors. Joint efforts will address interoperability, software enablement, and testing to facilitate adoption by system integrators and product developers.
The MoU is valid for three years, with an option for extension by mutual consent. Any press release or public communication related to the collaboration will require prior approval from both parties.
