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IIT Hyderabad, Kaynes Semicon Partner on Chip Research
IIT Hyderabad and Kaynes Semicon are working together on semiconductor technology.
Semiconductors are important parts inside cars, phones and many machines.
The agreement will last for two years.
Students may get internships and projects at Kaynes facilities.
Researchers from both organizations may work on new technologies together.
Their work will focus on assembling, testing and packaging semiconductors.
They will also hold lectures, workshops and training programmes.
The partnership may help students learn skills that semiconductor companies need.
IIT Hyderabad and Kaynes Semicon signed a two-year memorandum of understanding at Semicon India 2026 in New Delhi.
The partnership will offer students internships and projects at Kaynes facilities.
Researchers will explore joint work in semiconductor assembly, testing and packaging.
The institutions will organize lectures, workshops and training programmes.
The collaboration may support curriculum changes aligned with semiconductor industry requirements.
- Who
- IIT Hyderabad and Kaynes Semicon.
- What
- They signed a two-year memorandum of understanding for student opportunities, joint research and industry-focused training.
- Where
- The agreement was signed in New Delhi; Kaynes Semicon operates a facility at Sanand in Gujarat.
- When
- Friday, during Semicon India 2026.
- Why
- To connect academic research and student training with semiconductor assembly, testing, packaging and manufacturing needs.
Key facts
- Parties
- IIT Hyderabad and Kaynes Semicon
- Agreement
- Two-year memorandum of understanding
- Signing event
- Semicon India 2026
- Student opportunities
- Internships and projects at Kaynes facilities
- Research areas
- Semiconductor assembly, testing and packaging
- Additional activities
- Lectures, workshops, training programmes and possible curriculum changes
- Kaynes facility
- Sanand, Gujarat
Quotes
Prof. Mahendrakumar Madhavan
Dean of Alumni and Corporate Relations at IIT Hyderabad
“India’s semiconductor ambitions will require sustained collaboration between academia and industry”
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