Gujarat: GTU to sponsor 40 students for semiconductor programme

Ahmedabad: Gujarat Technological University (GTU) has announced that it will sponsor 40 students annually for the India Semiconductor Workforce Development Program (ISWDP), an initiative by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, in collaboration with Synopsys and Samsung since 2025.The scheme is part of a broader national effort under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), through which the Govt of India is establishing semiconductor fabrication units, assembly plants and design hubs across the country. Gujarat has emerged as a key hub in this mission, with major developments underway in Sanand and Dholera.To support the growing demand for skilled professionals in the semiconductor sector, IISc Bengaluru has been organising the ISWDP program annually. Recognising the importance of this initiative, GTU has committed to sponsoring students from various engineering disciplines to help them gain specialized training in semiconductor technologies.The university will bear the training cost of approximately Rs 20,000 per student, along with 18% GST. The initiative is expected to enhance students' career prospects while contributing to India's rapidly expanding semiconductor ecosystem.