Applied Materials Signs MOU with Tamil Nadu for AI-Driven Semiconductor Center of Excellence

Applied Materials India has signed an MOU with the Tamil Nadu Government to establish an AI-enabled Center of Excellence in Chennai. This initiative aims to advance semiconductor manufacturing and create over 500 technical jobs, while collaborating with local universities and industries to strengthen the semiconductor ecosystem.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – Applied Materials India Private Limited has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu to set up an advanced AI-enabled technology development Center of Excellence in Chennai. The Center will focus on semiconductor manufacturing and equipment, collaborating with local universities and industry partners to enhance Tamil Nadu's semiconductor ecosystem and develop a talent pool to support the chip industry.

The MOU was signed in San Francisco in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Dr. Prabu Raja, President of the Semiconductor Products Group at Applied Materials, Inc. Chief Minister Stalin emphasized that investments in electronics and semiconductors are key to achieving Tamil Nadu's $1 trillion economy goal by 2030, aiming to make the state the most advanced knowledge and innovation hub in South Asia.

Minister for Industries Dr. T R B Rajaa highlighted the state's goals to expand the semiconductor ecosystem through industry partnerships, research, and a skilled workforce. Dr. Prabu Raja noted Tamil Nadu's industrial prowess and scientific talent, expressing enthusiasm about integrating AI capabilities into local semiconductor manufacturing. The new Center will also bolster Applied Materials' ongoing collaborations with academic institutions in Tamil Nadu to advance AI, machine learning, and data science research for the semiconductor sector.

(With inputs from agencies.)