IndieSemiC and C-DAC Trivendrum Sign MoU for Semiconductor and Embedded Systems Collaboration

• IndieSemiC and C-DAC Trivendrum signed an MoU to collaborate on semiconductor and embedded system development.
• Joint development of an AI chip based on C-DAC Trivendrum’s 64-bit VEGA processor with on-chip NPU
• Collaboration to build an indigenous hardware and software ecosystem using THEJAS-32
• Focus on reducing reliance on imported chipsets and supporting India’s semiconductor goals
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India, December 11th 2025 – IndieSemiC, an India-based semiconductor design firm working on chip, RF, and system-level solutions, and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), a national R&D institution under MeitY focused on advanced computing and indigenous processor development, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on semiconductor and embedded system development. The collaboration includes joint development of an AI chip based on C-DAC Trivendrum’s 64-bit VEGA processor, integrated with an on-chip Neural Processing Unit (NPU). The chip is intended for applications including smart meters, smart city systems, industrial IoT, defence electronics, and sensor-based applications. The partnership also focuses on creating a fully indigenous hardware and software ecosystem using C-DAC Trivendrum’s THEJAS-32 microcontroller to develop a Made-in-India alternative to commonly used foreign microcontrollers.

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.