IIT Bhubaneswar and SiCSem sign MoU for Rs 45 crore SiC crystal growth project to support India's semiconductor ecosystem and mission.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar and SiCSem Private Limited have signed a MoU to collaborate on research in Compound Semiconductors. Their first project, indigenizing Silicon Carbide (SiC) crystal growth at IIT Bhubaneswar, is estimated at Rs 45 crore. The partnership aims to establish a SiC process fabrication and Advanced Technology Materials (ATMP) plant in Odisha, promoting self-reliance in SiC crystal growth and contributing to the development of the semiconductor ecosystem in Odisha and India's semiconductor industry, in line with India Semiconductor Mission, Make in India, and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.

June 15, 2024
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