U.S. Consulate, IACC, and SAM Power Gujarat’s Role in U.S.-India Semiconductor Collaboration in a Roundtable Dialogue
Ahmedabad, April 25, U.S. Consulate General Mumbai co-hosted representatives from the Government of Gujarat and the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation, thought leaders, academicians, investors, and semiconductor industry stakeholders for a roundtable discussion in Ahmedabad, in collaboration with the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), and knowledge partner Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. This roundtable marked the end of a four part series jointly hosted by the U.S. Consulate as part of an initiative to advance U.S.-India collaboration in semiconductor technology.
This roundtable in Ahmedabad highlights the United States’ and India’s commitment to technology cooperation and secure diverse and resilient supply chains, to promote application of critical and emerging technologies in semiconductors, as part of the TRUST (“Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology”) initiative, that President Trump and Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed in the U.S.-India Joint Statement following their meeting earlier this year in February.
Ahmedabad, a manufacturing, innovation and education hub, provided the perfect setting for advancing the U.S.-India TRUST initiative. The semiconductor dialogue relied on Ahmedabad’s ecosystem of manufacturing capabilities, cutting edge research, skilled engineers, and academic excellence to identify possibilities to increase U.S. collaboration and investment in the sector. Local technical experts, members of academia, and private sector entrepreneurs came together to discuss emerging trends, industry challenges, opportunities, and policy recommendations aimed at strengthening technological innovation in semiconductors.
The successful inaugural session in Mumbai on January 15, the second roundtable in Nagpur on February 28, and the third roundtable in Pune on March 27 received positive feedback from industry and Maharashtra government stakeholders eager to integrate insights into the forthcoming electronics policy. The fourth and final
roundtable in Ahmedabad further emphasized the importance of enhancing collaboration between government, academia, and the private sector. It also underscored the urgent need for supportive policies and infrastructure development to ensure India’s leadership in the global semiconductor market.
The series will conclude with the grand finale in Mumbai this June, where further discussions will focus on the next steps to accelerate semiconductor innovation and expand U.S.-India collaboration in this pivotal industry.
“The semiconductor industry is the backbone of modern innovation, and Ahmedabad stands out as a city where industry, academia, and policymakers have long collaborated to drive progress—often under the aegis of the U.S. Consulate,” said Mike Hankey U.S. Consul General, Mumbai.
“We are excited to see the U.S. private sector is already engaging in India’s semiconductor industry, exemplified by Micron’s early investment in Gujarat. Recently Lattice Semiconductor’s new R&D office was inaugurated in Pune. These developments underscore the growing private sector collaboration on semiconductor development that will foster innovation, job creation, and economic growth in western India.” He said that Gujarat is becoming a significant hub for semiconductors in India, particularly with the establishment of Dholera’s Semiconductor City.
