Renesas and India Collaborate on Semiconductor Innovation

Renesas Electronics Corporation has announced its partnership with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity), Government of India, to support local startups and academic institutions in the fields of VLSI and embedded semiconductor systems. Renesas also expanded its offices in Bengaluru and Noida to accommodate its growing R&D teams.

Renesas and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), an autonomous scientific society of MeitY, have signed and exchanged two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) under the MeitY Chips to Startup (C2S) semiconductor programme. These MOUs aim to support local startups by enabling them to drive technological advancements and promote local manufacturing in alignment with the Make in India initiative, as well as to enhance industry-academia collaboration.

The inauguration of our expanded offices marks a significant milestone for Renesas in India. By building products in India, for India and the world, we continue to drive growth and deliver meaningful impact across the Indian market,” said Malini Narayanamoorthi, India Country Manager and VP, MID Engineering, Analog and Connectivity Group at Renesas. “We have signed two MOUs under the MeitY C2S programme, focused on advancing research, fostering innovation, and nurturing product-focused engineers. These strategic collaborations align with the Make in India initiative, aiming to strengthen local design and manufacturing capabilities and empower homegrown talent to drive the future of the industry.

The Renesas and C-DAC MOUs cover collaboration in the field of VLSI and embedded semiconductor systems to support local startups and academic institutions in accelerating innovation and fostering self-reliance in India’s semiconductor and product ecosystem. The C2S programme encompasses collaboration with over 250 academic institutions and R&D organisations across the country, including IITS, NITS, IIITS, government and private colleges, as well as approximately 15 startups, creating a robust ecosystem for indigenous innovation.

The MOU for Startups will enhance the product engineering capabilities of local startups, with Renesas supplying development boards and Altium Designer, the leading PCB design software.

The MOU for Academic Institutions commits Renesas to support experiential learning by offering development boards, PCB education and training, Altium Designer software, and access to the Altium 365 cloud platform. This aims to empower the next generation of electronics engineers and nurture a community of innovators.

India is a key market for Renesas, offering significant growth potential and access to a highly skilled talent pool. Renesas is committed to deepening its partnerships with local companies, startups, and universities, aiming to generate over 10 percent of its global revenue from the Indian market by 2030. Recent collaborations include the OSAT factory project with CG Power and Stars Microelectronics in Gujarat and the MOU with IIT Hyderabad. Renesas is also expanding its operations in India, planning to increase its headcount to 1,000 by the end of 2025. This growth initiative reinforces Renesas’ long-term commitment to India and supports its ambition to become an employer of choice in this dynamic and fast-evolving market.

In May, Renesas consolidated and relocated its existing offices in Bengaluru and Noida into new, state-of-the-art office spaces, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth and expansion in India.

The new Bengaluru office is the largest site in India, encompassing world-class design teams, test labs, and comprehensive facilities to support employees. It brings together approximately 500 team members, including R&D engineers, business teams, and employees from the recently acquired Altium and Part Analytics.

The new Noida office unites the engineering and business teams to accelerate the delivery of world-class, high-performance computing, driving automotive market growth through innovation, collaboration, and consistent execution. This strategic expansion reinforces Renesas’ commitment to investing in top-tier local talent and enhancing its capabilities in R-Car system-on-chip (SoC).

Image: Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw (Middle) hosts the exchange of MOUs between C-DAC and Renesas at his office in India.