GlobalFoundries (GF) India hosted the 2025 edition of its flagship technical conference, GF India TeknIka, in Bengaluru on 6 November 2025. This year’s focus was on the company’s India Foundry Connect Program, a key initiative to accelerate the design-to-manufacturing process for India’s fabless semiconductor startups.

Building on last year’s launch, the Foundry Connect Program provides startups with access to GF’s advanced Product Design Kits (PDKs), GlobalShuttle™ Multi Project Wafer (MPW) fabrication, IP libraries, and engineering support. The initiative aligns with the Government of India’s Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme, enabling eligible companies to fast-track silicon innovation and move towards commercial-scale production.

To amplify the impact of TeknIka 2025, GF India collaborated with the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) and SEMI India, the country’s leading industry bodies representing the semiconductor, electronics, and design ecosystem. This partnership aims to engage fabless startups, academia, and industry stakeholders, inviting them to explore GF technologies and leverage the Foundry Connect Program.

GF India TeknIka 2025 served as a platform to showcase the company’s technology roadmap, foster collaboration between academia, startups, and customers, and strengthen engagement with policymakers. The event reflects GF’s continued commitment to nurturing a robust semiconductor ecosystem in India and advancing the nation’s journey towards self-reliant chip manufacturing.

(Source: BusinessStandard)