American-based In an effort to spur innovation in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and quantum technologies for India, IBM has inked memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with organizations under the Ministry of Electronics and Information technologies (MeitY). The objective is to expedite India’s all-encompassing AI policy, fortify endeavors to attain semiconductor self-sufficiency, and progress its National Quantum Mission. The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), and IBM’s INDIAai have all signed these Memorandums of Understanding.
In the words of Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State for Electronics & IT, Entrepreneurship & Skill Development, “In the years to come, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and quantum technology will change the face of the planet.” They offer our educational institutions, startups, and the innovation ecosystem enormous opportunity. The larger opportunity is in developing an Indian talent pool that meets international standards and is qualified to capitalize on opportunities in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing.
With the aid of these Memorandums of Understanding, MeitY will be able to leverage IBM’s experience in the AI, semiconductor, and quantum industries to expand its growth objectives and enhance India’s capabilities. “This partnership reaffirms our dedication to serving as India’s reliable partner in strengthening its innovation capacities. India’s digital transformation and economic growth will depend heavily on supporting the government’s efforts to develop infrastructure, improve human capital, and create knowledge in these three technology sectors, according to Sandip Patel, Managing Director, IBM India & South Asia.
In order to foster innovation in semiconductor technologies like logic, advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration, and advanced chip design technologies using modern infrastructure, IBM would be a knowledge partner of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) for a semiconductor research center. IBM may share its experience on intellectual property, tools, initiatives, and skills development.
Under the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding with C-DAC, the two will investigate ways to collaborate in order to further India’s National Quantum Mission through the development of a qualified quantum workforce, applications in fields of national importance, and proficiency in quantum computing technology. Workforce empowerment, industry and start-up development, R&D, and quantum services and infrastructure would be the main areas of concentration for the activities.
Last but not least, the Digital India Corporation and INDIAai have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that outlines their plans to work together to create a state-of-the-art national AI Innovation Platform (AIIP) for India. This platform will be centered on developing AI skills, integrating advanced foundation models, and generative AI capabilities to support India’s advancements in science, commerce, and human capital in this field. AIIP will function as a catalyst for the advancement of expertise and incubation of AI technology and their applications for significant national use cases. The Watsonx platform’s pertinent features, such as the capacity to use models for language, coding, and geographic science with the goal of training models for other domains as needed, would be available to AIIP.
