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Infineon, NIELIT Partner to Train India's Semiconductor Workforce

Infineon Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding with India's National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) to bolster semiconductor workforce development. The agreement, announced in Ahmedabad in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, focuses on designing training programs for semiconductor assembly, testing, and packaging. The collaboration will involve updating course content, conducting seminars, and donating equipment for practical learning. This partnership aims to support India's ambition of becoming self-reliant in critical semiconductor technologies.

Key Points: Infineon-NIELIT MoU Boosts India's Chip Skills

  • MoU for semiconductor skills training
  • Focus on assembly, testing, packaging
  • Part of India's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision
  • Includes course updates and equipment donation
  • Strengthens India-Germany tech partnership
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Infineon, NIELIT sign MoU to boost semiconductor skills in India

Infineon and NIELIT sign MoU to develop India's semiconductor talent, supported by PM Modi and German Chancellor Merz, aiming for Viksit Bharat 2047.

"India is among the world's most dynamic economies and its push to build a strong semiconductor ecosystem aligns well with Infineon's strengths. - Jochen Hanebeck"

Ahmedabad, Jan 14

Infineon Technologies on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology to strengthen semiconductor skills and workforce development in India, marking a major step in building the country's chip ecosystem.

The agreement was announced in Ahmedabad on January 14, 2026, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

The MoU was signed between Infineon Technologies AG and National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT).

Infineon CEO Jochen Hanebeck was also part of the German business delegation accompanying the Chancellor during his first official visit to India.

Under the partnership, Infineon will work closely with NIELIT to design and deliver training programmes focused on semiconductor assembly, testing and packaging.

The collaboration will include updating course content, conducting expert-led seminars, running "train the trainer" programmes and donating equipment to support hands-on practical learning.

NIELIT operates under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and plays a key role in technical education and skilling across the country.

Commenting on the development, Infineon CEO Jochen Hanebeck said India is among the world's most dynamic economies and its push to build a strong semiconductor ecosystem aligns well with Infineon's strengths in power systems and Internet of Things technologies.

He said the partnership reflects Infineon's long-term commitment to India not just as a market, but also as an important innovation and research hub, and will help create a skilled workforce to support the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

NIELIT Director General Prof. M. M. Tripathi said the collaboration is an important milestone for India's semiconductor ambitions.

He noted that combining NIELIT's nationwide training network with Infineon's global manufacturing expertise will help prepare Indian youth for careers in the semiconductor sector and support the country's goal of becoming self-reliant in critical technologies.

Alongside the MoU, Infineon also hosted a two-day workshop in New Delhi from January 12 to 13, in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

Titled "Semiconductors - A Key Enabler for Viksit Bharat 2047: From Vision to Reality," the event brought together global industry experts, government officials and policymakers to discuss ways to build a globally competitive semiconductor ecosystem in India.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, this is a very promising development. Partnerships with global leaders like Infineon are crucial. Hope the training programs are accessible across tier-2 and tier-3 cities as well, not just the metros.
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Rohit P
Good step, but I hope this leads to actual manufacturing plants and high-value jobs, not just training programs. We need to move up the value chain from assembly and testing to design and fabrication. The proof will be in the execution.
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Priya S
My brother is an engineering student. He's been looking for specialized courses in VLSI and chip design. If NIELIT can roll out quality, industry-recognized certification through this, it will be a game-changer for so many graduates.
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Michael C
Interesting to see Germany deepening its tech partnership with India. This MoU signed during the Chancellor's visit shows the strategic importance both countries are placing on supply chain resilience. A win-win collaboration.
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Kavya N
The 'train the trainer' model is smart. It will create a multiplier effect. Hope the donated equipment is state-of-the-art and the course content is regularly updated to keep pace with this fast-moving industry.

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