CM Bhupendra Patel invites US industry leaders to partner in new opportunities for cooperation in semiconductors, innovation and cyber security in Gujarat
Gandhinagar, August 18
The State Government delegation led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held important one-on-one meetings in San Francisco with representatives of leading global companies in the fields of semiconductors, deep tech, artificial intelligence, startups, skill development and cyber security.
According to a press release, the meetings included detailed discussions on strengthening Gujarat's position as India's leading semiconductor and advanced technology hub.
During the meeting with the Executive Vice President of Analog Devices, discussions were held on the importance of an uninterrupted power supply for wafer fabrication facilities, highly stable infrastructure and world-class manufacturing conditions. The company expressed its commitment to investing in technology and innovation in India.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel urged global companies to leverage the State's robust infrastructure, policy support, skilled workforce and various semiconductor-focused initiatives to become part of the global industry network.
Notably, Analog Devices, with more than 300 professionals in the State, is contributing to advanced semiconductor engineering and technology in collaboration with Tata Electronics.
As per the release, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also held a one-on-one meeting with Nicholas Savage, President of TDK Ventures. During the meeting, he discussed opportunities for collaboration with the State's startups, universities, corporates and R&D institutions.
In addition, emphasis was placed on possibilities for partnerships in semiconductor technology, advanced materials, AI-based solutions and deep-tech commercialisation.
Chief Minister, including the delegation, held a meeting with Romesh Wadhwani, Chairman and Founder of the Wadhwani Foundation. The meeting discussed comprehensive collaboration in skill development, industry-orientated training, entrepreneurship, innovation and research commercialisation.
Furthermore, an agreement was reached on preparing a work roadmap over the next few months to more effectively connect ITI and diploma students with employers, expand Entrepreneurship Development Centres and establish a Wadhwani Innovation Centre in the State.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held a meeting with Vineet Shrivastava, CEO of Modutek Corporation, and discussed the establishment of semiconductor value-chain, advanced manufacturing, wafer-fab support equipment and R&D facilities in the State.
In the meeting it was also discussed the requirement for land and ready industrial sheds for the project at Sanand, as well as possibilities for R&D collaboration with GIFT City. In this regard, the State Government expressed its commitment to providing the necessary facilities and support for relevant coordination.
During the meeting with Om Nalamasu, CTO of Applied Materials, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel discussed the State's innovation ecosystem involving corporates, universities, startups and research institutes.
During the discussion, he also highlighted opportunities for collaboration in research and development, talent development and innovation in semiconductor processes. The company expressed interest in bringing its extensive value-chain partners to Gujarat and investing in semiconductor-grade chemicals and materials that are critical for semiconductor fabrication facilities.
The meeting also discussed Gujarat's strong chemical production base and its potential to make a significant contribution towards supplying the speciality chemicals and materials required for semiconductor fabs in the State.
Notably, Applied Materials is a six-decade-old company and operates in India with more than 10,000 employees across cities including Bengaluru, Chennai and Coimbatore.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held a one-on-one meeting with Jay Chaudhry, Founder and CEO of Zscaler. The meeting discussed the cyber security research centre, cyber risk assessment, cyber security awareness, capacity building and training of government officials, as well as best practices related to the secure use of AI.
In addition, the company expressed interest in preparing a roadmap for cybersecurity best practices for State employees, students and other government officials.
All these meetings will provide new momentum to the State's semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, startup, innovation, skill and digital security sectors.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel invited the concerned companies and institutions to participate in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit 2027 to accelerate new opportunities for investment, collaboration and technology-driven development in the State.
— ANI
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