New Delhi, Sep 3 (INB) Engineering and consultancy firm Tata Consulting Engineers Limited has signed an agreement with Arizona State University (ASU), USA, to strengthen collaboration in critical and emerging technologies, beginning with semiconductor workforce development
.The agreement was signed at Semicon India on Tuesday for advancing India’s semiconductor ecosystem through international partnerships in education, training, and applied research.
“We are delighted to work with Tata Consulting Engineers. This programme is the beginning of what we envision as a long-term collaboration to expand semiconductor workforce capacity and deliver solutions at scale. ASU is deeply committed to supporting India’s ambitions in building a sustainable semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem,” ASU President Michael Crow said in a statement.
The first initiative under this collaboration will be a joint learning and development programme created by Arizona State University (ASU) and Tata Consulting Engineers.
“The programme will provide a comprehensive introduction to semiconductors, manufacturing processes, plant construction, and controlled environments.
The collaboration also aligns with the U.S.–India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET), a bilateral framework to deepen cooperation in semiconductors, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and advanced telecommunications.
Developed with ASU’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, the programme is designed for technical professionals who will contribute to the design and construction of semiconductor facilities. It will support the growth of skilled talent in semiconductor fabrication, cleanroom systems, contamination control, and sub-fab infrastructure, combining expert-led sessions with applied, industry-aligned projects,” the statement said.
The MoU follows ASU’s recent high-level delegation to India, led by President Crow, which engaged with policymakers, industry leaders, and institutions in Mumbai, Delhi, and Gandhinagar. Discussions with the India Semiconductor Mission and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology highlighted the importance of advanced skill-building collaborations to strengthen the sector.
India is making significant investments to establish itself as a global hub for semiconductors, with plans for fabrication plants, assembly and testing facilities, and advanced electronics manufacturing. These national initiatives are supported by partnerships such as this one, which focus on creating a strong talent pipeline and enabling engineering excellence.
“Our work with Tata Consulting Engineers is about building long-term capacity and trust that can fuel economic growth, advance technology, and create global impact. Together, we aim to prepare the next generation of engineers to drive semiconductor innovation,” ASU, Senior Vice Provost of Engineering, Computing and Technology, Dr. Kyle Squires said.
ASU Professor and programme lead Dr. Michael Kozicki, Professor at ASU and programme l said that the participants in this programme will not only gain technical knowledge but also learn how to foster a culture of innovation and quality that is essential to semiconductor success.
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