About DevSET

Development of Semiconductor Ecosystem Talent (DevSET) is a pioneering national initiative that drives India’s vision to become a global semiconductor leader through the India Semiconductor Mission. By uniting public, private, and academic forces, DevSET is uniquely positioned to transform India’s semiconductor ecosystem and meet the nation’s long-term self-sustainability needs.

Objectives

  • Deliver on national semiconductor ecosystem development goals
  • Guide breakthrough innovations through collaborations
  • Support effective policy and investment decisions

Key Pillars

  • Strategic Planning
  • Technology Foresight
  • Policy Research
  • Implementation Frameworks
  • Public-Private-Academic Collaboration

Beyond Research

Our commitment goes beyond research. We also support a robust talent pipeline and forward-thinking policies to position India as a semiconductor powerhouse. Through a committee-driven structure, DevSET ensures that every stakeholder-academic researcher, policymaker, or industry expert has a voice in shaping the future of the semiconductor ecosystem.

Bridging the Semiconductor Frontier

Semiconductors are the backbone of the global digital economy. It powers everything from smartphones to smart cities. Recognizing their critical role, DevSET bridges academic research, industry demands, and government vision. We deliver mission-oriented projects and cultivate top-tier talent. We are committed to accelerating research and turning innovations into impactful real-world solutions.

Terms of Reference​

a) To drive the high-level talent development through comprehensive training and cutting-edge research as well as infrastructure sustenance and growth to create a world-class talent pipeline via the top national institutes into the semiconductor industrial innovation ecosystem.

b) To implement the DevSET program based on the ISM Talent Committee Report by creating proposals with implementation agencies and enabling reviews by stakeholders.

c) To review the DevSET program, produce annual reports and whitepapers on
       i) projects and related Funding
      ii) Ecosystem Development achievements, and impact assessment for global competitiveness
     iii) Gaps and related mitigation strategies

d) To build a stakeholder platform by engaging Industry, Academic and Government stakeholders through meetings, reviews, workshops and summits, public relations articles in newspapers and online media – to promote understanding of technical progress in ecosystem building to promote a dialogue among stakeholders to develop a collective understanding of achievement and gaps to build and review a strategy for the future