The Emerging FinFET Technology: Tiny Marvel Powering Big Tech

In the relentless race to make chips faster, cooler, and more efficient, traditional transistor designs hit a wall. Enter FinFET—a revolutionary technology that's not just smarter, but also sleeker in design and performance.

What Is FinFET Technology?

Picture a microscopic skyscraper of silicon. In traditional transistors, the "gate" controlling the flow of electricity sits on top like a roof. But as chip sizes shrank below 22 nanometers, this rooftop approach started leaking energy—like trying to hold water with a flat hand.

FinFET flips the script with a 3D design. Its gate wraps around a slim, fin-like structure, hugging it from three sides. This design—more like a jacket than a roof—offers greater control over current flow, leading to higher efficiency and performance.

 

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FinFET vs. Traditional Planar MOSFET

Feature	Planar MOSFET	FinFET
Gate Design	Flat, single-sided	Wrapped, multi-sided
Control Over Current	Moderate	Superior
Power Consumption	Higher	Lower
Leakage Issues	More prominent	Significantly reduced
Performance Scaling	Limited under 22nm	Scales to 3nm and beyond
Structure	2D planar	3D vertical fin

Real-World Impact: How FinFET Shapes Modern Tech

FinFET isn't just a lab innovation—it’s at the heart of the technology billions of us use every day. A standout example is Apple’s A14 and A15 Bionic chips, built using TSMC’s 5nm FinFET process. These chips fuel iPhones and iPads, handling everything from advanced gaming to real-time AI processing.

• Performance: FinFETs allow chips like the A14 to house 11.8 billion transistors, boosting speed without draining your battery.
• Efficiency: They reduce heat and energy waste, enabling desktop-grade processing in handheld devices.
• Applications: Found in smartphones, smartwatches, wearables, laptops, defense systems, medical devices, and AI accelerators.

Looking Ahead: Beyond FinFET

As we move toward sub-3nm nodes, FinFET might soon pass the baton to Gate-All-Around FETs (GAAFETs), which fully surround the channel like a snug glove rather than a jacket. But for now, FinFET remains the workhorse of cutting-edge chip architecture.

Who Invented FinFET?

Chenming Hu | He developed FinFET, with the help of a DARPA grant.

• The first FinFET-like device, called the DELTA transistor, was fabricated in 1989 by researchers at Hitachi Central Research Laboratory: Digh Hisamoto, Toru Kaga, Yoshifumi Kawamoto, and Eiji Takeda.
• The term “FinFET” was coined in 2000 by a team at UC Berkeley, led by Chenming Hu, with contributions from Tsu-Jae King Liu and Jeffrey Bokor.
• Chenming Hu is often called the “Father of FinFETs”, credited with advancing Moore’s Law into 3D transistor design.

First Company to Use FinFET Commercially

• Intel was the first company to commercialize FinFETs, announcing them in 2011 at the 22nm node as “Tri-Gate transistors.”
• FinFET chips debuted in 2012 in Intel’s Ivy Bridge microarchitecture, enhancing energy efficiency and speed.

Industry Adoption Timeline

Year	Milestone	Company
1989	DELTA transistor prototype	Hitachi
2000	“FinFET” term coined	UC Berkeley
2011	Tri-Gate FinFETs announced	Intel
2012	First FinFET chips shipped	Intel
2013–2014	FinFET adoption at 16nm/14nm	TSMC, Samsung, GlobalFoundries

India Doubles R&D Spend for AI, Quantum & 6G Breakthroughs

India is making a significant push in next-gen technology research, with plans to ramp up annual spending to ₹1,000 crore—more than doubling the ₹400 crore allocated for FY26. This funding will support advancements in 5G/6G, quantum communications, blockchain, and satellite communication, aligning with India's broader vision for technological leadership.

The Bharat 6G Mission is a key part of this strategy, aiming to position India as a global leader in 6G development by 2030. The government has also been actively fostering research in quantum communication, with recent conclaves focusing on standardization, industry collaboration, and innovation.

The Union Budget 2025-26 allocated ₹20,000 crore for research, development, and innovation, with a focus on deep-tech startups, geospatial infrastructure, and Al-driven advancements.

This increased investment underscores India's commitment to self-reliance in emerging technologies, ensuring that domestic research and development keep pace with global advancements. It also strengthens India's position in telecom, cybersecurity, and space-based communication, areas that are becoming increasingly critical.

India's increased investment in quantum communication, AI, and semiconductors is shaping a strategic shift in its technological landscape.

Quantum Communication & AI

The National Quantum Mission is driving advancements in quantum-secured communication, including satellite-based quantum networks and inter-city Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). This strengthens India's cybersecurity framework, making AI-driven systems more resilient against emerging threats.

Semiconductors & AI Integration

India's semiconductor push is gaining momentum with initiatives like the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and new Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes. Companies like Tata Electronics and Micron are setting up fabrication and packaging facilities, ensuring a robust supply chain for AI hardware.

Strategic Positioning

India is crafting a third path in AI and semiconductors, distinct from the U.S.-China rivalry. The IndiaAI Mission is fostering homegrown AI models, reducing reliance on foreign technologies while ensuring data sovereignty.

Karnataka to Set Up ₹2,500 Cr CoE Focused on Skill Development Spurring Innovation

The Karnataka government has announced plans to set up a Centre of Excellence at a cost of ₹2,500 crore (approximately $296 million USD. This initiative aims to enhance higher education in line with new innovations and emerging technologies.

The project will be funded with a World Bank loan of ₹1,750 crore, while the state government will contribute ₹750 crore.

The Centre of Excellence will focus on skill development in higher education, updating curricula to meet industry needs, and fostering entrepreneurship. It will benefit polytechnic, engineering, and humanities students, with a portion of the curriculum dedicated to emerging technology innovation and start-ups.

M.C. Sudhakar, Minister for Higher Education, said:

The Center of Excellence is mainly related to higher education, and skill development will be given high priority. In addition, the curriculum will be implemented on the basis of skill development and a credit system will be adopted to provide space for serious study by students. Instead of implementing skill development in the internship model, it will be implemented as part of the curriculum from the first semester itself, as per the needs of the industries. 

The project is expected to be implemented within four years. The center will provide a platform for students to engage in serious study and practical application of skills from the first semester itself.

The curriculum will be designed to incorporate emerging technology innovations and start-ups. About 60% of the standard templates will be used for all departments, with the remaining 40% dedicated to emerging technology innovation and start-ups.

The center aims to make engineering and other courses more relevant and attractive to students by adapting new skills according to industry development and new innovations.

Disney Forms New Division for Emerging Tech Including AI and XR

Disney has recently established a new division called the Office of Technology Enablement (OTE) to oversee the company's use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and extended reality (XR).

The announcement was made by Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman, who emphasized the importance of exploring the opportunities and navigating the potential risks associated with these advanced technologies.

This initiative aims to streamline the integration of Al and XR across Disney's diverse portfolio, enhancing innovation and customer experiences. 

Initially reported by Reuters, the OTE will be led by Jamie Voris, who previously served as the Chief Technology Officer for Disney's Studios Technology division. The unit will initially start with a core team and is expected to grow to about 100 employees.

The unit will initially start with a core team and is expected to grow to about 100 employees.

This strategic move underscores Disney's dedication to staying at the forefront of technological advances while ensuring responsible use and best practices.

In An India's 1st, Tamil Nadu Drafting State's Deep Tech Policy, Says State's IT Minister

Hon’ble Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan Brainstorms with Industry Leaders to Nurture Startup Innovation in Emerging & Deep Tech Sectors

Tamil Nadu Technology Hub functioning under the Information Technology & Digital Services (IT&DS) Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, hosted the iTNT Industry Conclave in Chennai on Friday (September 6). Hon’ble Minister for IT&DS, Tamil Nadu, Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan was the chief guest of the conclave that highlighted the role of Corporates in nurturing innovation in the Emerging & Deep Tech space.

(Left - Right) Ms. Vanitha Venugopal, CEO of iTNT Hub; Hon’ble Minister for IT&DS, Tamil Nadu, Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan; Thiru. Kumar Jayant, I.A.S., Additional Chief Secretary to Government, IT&DS Department

“Innovate in Tamil Nadu (IN2TN) is our new mantra. It is more than just a slogan; it is a strategic call to action. It encapsulates our commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the State,” Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan said. Innovation and startups are pivotal to realizing our Hon’ble Chief Minister’s ambitious vision of propelling Tamil Nadu towards a trillion-dollar economy.

To support this journey, that State is in the process of drafting the Tamil Nadu Deep Tech Policy – the first of its kind in the country, he added. Stating that industries can play a crucial role in shaping the future of innovation in Tamil Nadu, he urged industries to industry partners to deepen their engagement with iTNT Hub through strategic partnerships and CSR contributions.

The hon’ble minister also gave away cheques for cash prizes to the tune of Rs. 4.5 Lakh to the winners of the top three places of the iTNT “Unlock The Future Innovation Challenge”. The challenge attracted more than 500 teams of startups, innovators and aspirants from the emerging and deep tech space across the State. The applications were scrutinised by a panel of subject matter and industry experts and the top 10 teams pitched before an expert jury after a series of training sessions.

Healthcare startup Vyuhaa Med Data won the prize for their solution on AI & IoT for Real-time Data Analysis and Decision Making. Sustainability startup Daijo won the prize for their solution on Resource Consumption Reduction, while Climate Tech startup Climatequant Tech emerged winner for their Supply Chain Transparency & Efficiency solution. “We have chalked out a strategy to take these winning solutions into deep tech enterprises,” said Additional Chief Secretary - IT&DS Department, Thiru. Kumar Jayant, I.A.S.

Earlier that evening, a curtain-raiser roundtable on the “Tamil Nadu Deep Tech Policy” was chaired by Thiru. Kumar Jayant, I.A.S., Additional Chief Secretary to Government, IT&DS Department, and co-chaired by Ms. Vanitha Venugopal, CEO of iTNT Hub. Industry and subject matter experts from the deep tech sectors participated in the discussion for the policy that was announced by the Hon’ble Minister for IT&DS at the Demand for Grants session in the assembly in June.

About iTNT Hub

Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT Hub) was established by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India; and Information Technology and Digital Services Department, Government of Tamil Nadu; along with industry support. The Hub was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. M.K. Stalin in May 2023, and is functioning from the 3rd Floor of Sir C V Raman Science Block, Anna University Campus, Kotturpuram, Chennai. iTNT Hub is building a first-of-its-kind Deep Tech Innovation Network by leveraging the combined strengths of the Startups, Innovators, Researchers, Incubators, Academia, Government, and International Partners to propel transformative global innovation.

The Hub’s sectors in focus include Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Space Tech, Robotics Healthcare, Cyber Security, Creative Tech, and High Value SaaS. In addition to incubating, accelerating and facilitating Startups, and co-incubating those incubated by Deep Tech incubators across Tamil Nadu, iTNT Hub is also taking strides to accelerate innovation and investment in the target sectors. In his budget demand session, the Hon’ble Minister for IT&DS Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan announced that the Government of Tamil Nadu will soon release a Tamil Nadu DeepTech Policy. iTNT Hub will be anchoring this policy which is the first to be announced by any State in India.

Wipro's Innovation Lab Launches Its Own Think Tank

Wipro's innovation lab, Lab45, has launched a Think Tank for Change Leaders. This initiative is designed to support leaders who are in positions of influence across enterprises, government, and academia.

The program aims to help these leaders explore how emerging technologies can transform their organizations and industries, and even address complex social and environmental challenges.

The Think Tank by Lab45 focuses on the impact of emerging and exploratory technologies like GenAI, Space Tech, Spatial and Quantum Computing, IoT, and more, on business, people, and the planet. It provides a platform for Change Leaders to predict future trends, establish a solid evidence base for success, and galvanize crucial allies and organizations to advance their cause.

For those interested, Lab45 is offering an inaugural cohort of Change Leader membership free for a trial period of 6 months, with only 10 seats, available. This is a significant opportunity for leaders looking to leverage technology for meaningful change. If you're interested in this program, you might want to check out their website for more information or to express your interest.

To help speed up the development and implementation of emerging technologies, Think Tank will also work with select early-stage startups to provide them with an 8-week compelling enterprise readiness program. Upon completion, the Think Tank team will carefully curate connections with Wipro’s global customer base, accelerating both the startups as well as Wipro customers' innovation journey.

Lab45 will celebrate its Think Tank’s worldwide launch on April 30th at Wipro’s Silicon Valley Innovation Centre, led by Wipro CTO, Subha Tatavarti, and special guest, best-selling author and entrepreneur, Guy Kawasaki, who said, "I'm happy to be speaking at the upcoming launch of Think Tank by Lab45 at Wipro. I will be sharing my thoughts on what it takes to be a remarkable leader in this new era of AI."

You can click here to register for the live stream and get further insights by listening to their podcast here.

Industrial Metaverse, A Game-Changing Tech Helping Companies Cut Cost and Reduce Carbon Footprint

The industrial metaverse refers to the application of metaverse technologies in industrial settings. It's a blend of the digital and physical worlds that accelerates efficiency through engineering, manufacturing, and field service. The vision for the industrial metaverse is to enable real-time collaboration, connectivity, and spatially-aware context within industrial environments.

It's a transformative catalyst for innovation, redefining how people and machines collaborate to design, build, operate, and optimize physical systems using immersive technologies in the cloud. This includes process optimizations, modeling, digital analysis, and AI-based predictions to improve sustainability and efficiency.

Companies are using the industrial metaverse to transform their operations with digital twins and virtual collaboration, adding predictability and resiliency to the supply chain. For example, Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company and Mercedes-Benz are leveraging these technologies to empower their factory employees and drive process innovation through data insights.

The industrial metaverse is evolving and capturing the scope of every industry, including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, energy, and sustainability, enhancing visibility, flexibility, contingency planning, and risk management. It's a game-changer for operational technology, with digital twins being one of its key applications.

Reducing Carbon Emissions

The industrial metaverse can help in reducing carbon emissions in several ways, as following:

Remote Operations: By enabling remote monitoring and repair of facilities, the industrial metaverse reduces the need for emissions-intensive travel.

Efficiency in Manufacturing: It helps manufacturers prevent machine downtime, which cuts the emissions associated with building and operating backup machines¹.

Optimized Logistics: Transport companies can use the metaverse to model their networks more efficiently, keeping unnecessary trucks and planes from operating, thus reducing emissions¹.

System Modeling: Companies can map out their industrial systems in the metaverse to determine the most efficient ways to operate them, which can lead to significant energy savings and emission reductions¹.

These applications of the industrial metaverse contribute to sustainability by improving operational efficiency and productivity, which are closely linked to reducing environmental impact.

Companies Utilizing Industrial Metaverse

Here are some examples of how the Industrial Metaverse is being utilized:

1. Siemens: The German engineering firm is focusing on transport, infrastructure, and energy verticals within the metaverse. Siemens is leveraging digital twins for development, particularly in these industrial areas.

2. Ford: This leading automaker has been using the metaverse for R&D in vehicle design, safety testing, and manufacturing optimization. Ford employ virtual reality (VR) simulations to create virtual prototypes and conduct tests.

3. Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company: The beverage company is transforming its operations with the industrial metaverse, utilizing digital twins and virtual collaboration to add predictability and resiliency to their supply chain.

These examples illustrate the diverse applications of the Industrial Metaverse across different sectors, enhancing efficiency, innovation, and collaboration.

Key Players

Some of the key players in the industrial metaverse space include:

Siemens AG: A leader in industrial automation and digitalization, Siemens is actively involved in the development of the industrial metaverse.

Microsoft Corporation: Known for its Azure cloud computing platform and mixed reality technologies like HoloLens.

NVIDIA Corporation: The semiconductor giant specializes in AI and graphics processing, contributing to the metaverse with its powerful GPUs and AI platforms.

PTC Inc: Provides software solutions that aid in the creation of digital twins and immersive virtual environments.

Bentley Systems, Inc: Offers comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, including digital twin technologies.

Dassault Systèmes SE: Known for its 3D design software, 3D digital mock-up, and product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions.

HTC Corporation: Develops virtual reality devices and platforms that can be used within the industrial metaverse.

Magic Leap, Inc: Focuses on proprietary wearable technology that enables users to interact with digital content in the real world.

These companies are at the forefront of integrating digital twin technology, AI, extended reality, and other advanced technologies to create the industrial metaverse.

How A Company Utilised Industrial Metaverse to Improve Its Operations

One example of a company using industrial metaverse technology to enhance their operations is Jakruv Heavy Equipment Inc.. They employed the industrial metaverse to address common challenges in their business. Here's how Jakruv did it:

Digital Twins: Jakruv created digital twins of their heavy machinery which allowed for real-time monitoring and simulation. This helped in predictive maintenance, reducing downtime and extending the life of their equipment.

Virtual Prototyping: Before building physical prototypes, Jakruv used the metaverse to test designs and functionalities in a virtual environment, saving time and resources.

Remote Collaboration: By leveraging AR and VR, engineers and technicians from different locations could collaborate in the metaverse, leading to improved problem-solving and innovation.

Training and Safety: The company developed virtual training programs for their employees, enhancing their skills in a safe and controlled environment.

These applications of the industrial metaverse enabled Jakruv to streamline their design processes, improve operational efficiency, and reduce costs while also fostering a culture of continuous learning and safety.

The Industrial Metaverse is considered a game-changing technology because it represents a significant evolution in how industries operate and innovate. It merges the physical and digital worlds, enabling businesses to create, test, and manage products and processes in a virtual environment before they are implemented in the real world. This approach can lead to increased efficiency, reduced costs, and improved safety.

The Industrial Metaverse is still emerging, but its potential impacts on business efficiency, innovation, and sustainability make it a technology that could revolutionize various industries.

Religare and NASSCOM's CoE for AI & IoT Collaborate to Drive Emerging Tech Innovation

REL will leverage nasscom CoE’s expertise on co-creation and extensive access to innovation solutions from startups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the tech sector for industry transformation.

The partnership will enable startups to address real business challenges and gain access to strategic investments.

Religare Enterprises Limited (REL), India’s leading diversified financial services group, and nasscom CoE for IoT & AI, have entered a strategic partnership to strengthen REL’s business processes & solution landscape, making it future-ready through the infusion of cutting-edge technology and innovation. The collaboration will harness the collective strengths of both organisations to enhance customer experience and drive operational efficiencies and data security while creating long-term value within the sector.

nasscom CoE’s expertise in co-creation and vast network of startups and SMEs specializing in emerging technologies such as AI,ML, AR/VR, Robotics, Blockchain, Drones, and IoT, will present Religare Group the access to relevant innovators and their technology. The Group will continue to explore potential business collaborations tailored to the company’s specific needs and seize possible opportunities to benefit the enterprise and BFSI sector.

With the announcement, nasscom CoE has also launched the Fifth version of the Healthcare Innovation Challenge (HIC), a one-of-its-kind initiative to tackle the challenges healthcare providers face in their journey to digital transformation. Religare Group’s Care Health Insurance Ltd, a leader in the health insurance space, will work with nasscom CoE in bringing digital technology solutions for the health insurance industry.

Announcing the partnership, Dr Rashmi Saluja, Executive Chairperson, Religare Enterprises Ltd said: “Our collaboration with nasscom CoE signifies a significant milestone in our journey towards becoming a 360-degree financial services provider by nurturing, adopting, and integrating technological innovations in our core and future businesses. By harnessing the power of emerging technologies, we aim to strengthen our business operations, enhance diligence, and deliver unparalleled value to our customers and shareholders. It is our vision that this partnership will not only accelerate our digital transformation but also enable us to support other players in the financial services sector to undertake this journey."

“Furthermore, our vision is to support startups that are born in India and focused on India-specific solutions. In doing so, we are aligning ourselves with the government's vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat - a self-reliant and economically strong nation. Nurturing these startups will enable us to retain talent and ownership of India-centric solutions, thereby strengthening our global leadership in technology and innovations.”

The strategic partnership between Religare and nasscom CoE encompasses several key initiatives that aim to shape the future of financial services. Religare will gain access to a curated pool of innovators through regular pitch sessions, opening doors for potential collaborations in the near future. Additionally, Religare will have an early advantage in identifying strategic investment opportunities in startups, fostering innovation, and driving growth.

Emphasizing the potential of this partnership Mr Sanjeev Malhotra, CEO, nasscom CoE said: “Religare and its entities will jointly work on use-cases and co-create solutions with the startup ecosystem that will promote homegrown tech innovation driving significant impact on enterprises and create business value.”

As part of this partnership, Religare will also have the opportunity to mentor two CoE-incubated startups, leading to the nurturing of entrepreneurial talent. This strategic partnership will propel Religare’s digital transformation journey and position the company at the forefront of the industry, delivering cutting-edge solutions and unprecedented value to its customers.

Samsung India Launches ‘Samsung Innovation Campus’ to Upskill Youth on AI, IoT, Big Data and Coding & Programming to Prepare

Mr. Ken Kang, President and CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia,  Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Hon’ble Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship & Electronics and Information Technology Dr. Abhilasha Gaur, Chief Operating Officer (Officiating CEO), ESSCI (from Left to right)

• Signs MoU with Electronics Sector Skills Council of India to train 3,000 less-privileged youth across India
• In addition to SIC courses, youth will also be given soft skills training, making them job-ready

Samsung today launched its CSR program ‘Samsung Innovation Campus’ in India to upskill youth in future tech domains such as AI, IoT, Big Data and Coding & Programming, reiterating its commitment to being a strong partner of India and working alongside the Government in its mission to empowering the country’s youth and #PoweringDigitalIndia.

A Memorandum of Understanding to train the first batch of 3,000 less-privileged students across India was exchanged between Samsung and the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) today in the presence of Hon’ble Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship & Electronics and Information Technology Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Hon’ble Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship & Electronics and Information Technology said there is no deficit of talent in the country but an increased demand for talented & skilled Indians across the globe.

“Skilling should not be just about equipping the youth with employable skills but should act as gateways to employability and employment--- as their Passports to Prosperity. The more employment-oriented skilling is, the more aspirational it will be for the students and young Indians. It is the vision of Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi ji that Digital Opportunities should be equitably be available to each and every Indian and efforts should be taken up not just with premier educational institutions but also with universities and institutes in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities,” he said.

Mr. Ken Kang and Dr. Abhilasha Gaur exchanging the MoU in presence of Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Welcoming Samsung’s initiative with ESSCI to empower young Indians with skills, he said, “it was a true hallmark of being a good partner to India and the Indians.” He urged Samsung to headquarter their programmes in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities to ensure skilling opportunities for the hundreds of thousands of students from these places.

Also present at the ceremony were Mr. Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Mr. Ved Mani Tiwari, COO (Officiating CEO), National Skill Development Corporation, Mr. Amrit Manwani, Chairman, ESSCI, Mr. Ajai Chowdhry, Founding Chairman, ESSCI and Dr. Abhilasha Gaur, COO (officiating CEO) ESSCI. Samsung was represented by Mr. Ken Kang, President and CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia, Mr. Peter Rhee, Corporate Vice President, Samsung SWA and Mr. Partha Ghosh, Head, CSR, Samsung SWA.

Mr. Ken Kang, President and CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia said, “Samsung has been in India for over 26 years now and is a committed partner in its growth story. We are aligned to the Government’s vision, and through Samsung Innovation Campus, want to empower the youth and create opportunities in future tech domains, giving a further boost to new India’s growth story.”

Samsung Innovation Campus aims to upskill youth aged 18-25 years in future technologies and enhance their employability. These are key technology skills for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

ESSCI, which is a National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) approved entity, will execute the program through its nationwide network of approved training and education partners. ESSCI will look at opportunities to provide the courses to beneficiaries in India’s smaller towns, where students do not have easy access to the best of future tech education.

“ESSCI’s focus is on establishing an effective and efficient skilling ecosystem for developing and imparting outcome oriented skills. The Future Tech program under Samsung Innovation Campus will support in strengthening the skills ecosystem and will be an important step forward to make India a Skills capital of the world,” said Dr. Abhilasha Gaur, Chief Operating Officer (Officiating CEO), ESSCI.

With SIC, Samsung has also reiterated its commitment to being a strong partner in India’s growth story, supporting the various initiatives of the Government such as Skill India to create the right opportunities for the youth of the country – the pillars of New India.

During the course of the program, participants will receive instructor-led blended classroom and online training through approved training and education partners of ESSCI across the country.

Youth enrolled for the program will undergo classroom and online training and complete their hands-on capstone project work in their selected technology areas from among Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Big Data and Coding & Programming.

They will also be imparted soft skills training to enhance their employability and provided job placements in relevant organizations. The participants will be mobilized through ESSCI’s training and education partners across India.

Those opting for the AI course will undergo 270 hours of theory training and complete 80 hours of project work while those doing the IoT or the Big Data course will undergo 160 hours of training and complete 80 hours of project work. Participants opting for the Coding & Programming course will do 80 hours of training and be part of a 4-day Hackathon.

With Samsung Innovation Campus, Samsung is expanding its CSR programs that focus on education and skilling of youth in India. Samsung runs two other CSR global programs in India, Samsung Smart School and Solve for Tomorrow, through which it is empowering the leaders of tomorrow and equipping them with the tools they will need to realize meaningful change.

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The Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) https://www.essc-india.org is the awarding body of National Council for Vocational Education & Training. The Council is a strong contributor for fulfilling the skilling needs of the vibrant Electronics Systems Design & Manufacturing sector in India by working closely with Industries, Academia NCVET, NSDC, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Ministry of Electronics and IT to provide both skilling and up-skilling services to the ESDM industries.

At $56 Mn, STPI to Open 28 CoEs in Emerging Tech including AI, IoT, Automotive Electronics

Bengaluru, Aug 21 (PTI) The Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is in the process of opening 28 centres of excellence (CoE) in emerging technologies at an investment of over Rs 400 crore ( ~ US$ 56 million), its director-general Omkar Rai said on Wednesday.

Five CoEs are already functioning and all 28 of them would be operational in two years, he said in an address to the 15th India Innovation Summit 2019 organised here by the Confederation of Indian Industry, according to a CII release.

Emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IOT), medical electronics, IOT in agriculture and automotive electronics would be the focus of the CoEs, the release quoted him as saying.

He said India's IT services industry currently stands at US $177 billion with exports amounting to US $136 billion. "It is the intention of the government of India to transform the country from an IT services industry to a product nation," Rai said.

The National Software Product Policy 2019 approved by the Union Cabinet aims to capitalise on the strength of Indias IT industry in order to make the country a software product nation, according to him.

Currently, the global software product industry stands at USD 511 billion out of which India's share is USD 8.1 billion. The objective is to take this share of India to US $80-90 billion by 2025, the release quoted him as saying.

Additional chief secretary, department of IT, BT and S&T, government of Karnataka, E V Ramana Reddy said hi department was in the process of drafting a new policy on innovation and technology with the view to addressing new-age challenges in regulation for innovation.

"We are considering innovative concepts such as regulatory sandboxes to ensure that adequate legal framework for innovation is available," Reddy said. PTI RS NVG

Aditya Birla Acquired Tech from US Startup Rated as Top-10 Emerging Tech 2015 by WEF

Thailand unit of Aditya Birla Chemicals, the manufacturer of bulk and specialty chemicals and viscose filament yarn, has acquired recyclable thermoset technology called 'Recyclamine' from Connora Technologies, a California-based chemical technology startup. The announcement was made last month by Aditya Birla Chemicals, part of the $48.3 billion global conglomerate Aditya Birla Group of India.

The financial of the deal was not disclosed.

Founded in 2011, by Chemical Engineers - Rey Banatao and Stefan Pastine, Connora has invented a revolutionary technology that enables the next generation of materials to be Reversible, Removable and Recyclable - while maintaining performance characteristics.

The startup's flagship product Recyclamine®, which Aditya Birla has bought, harnesses technology in a comprehensive plug-in resin system to produce the industry’s first truly recyclable high performance thermoset composites.

As per Connora , it's for the first time that -- with its invention -- valuable materials can now be recovered throughout a composite's life cycle - from the waste at manufacture to end-of-life recycling - creating a true cradle-to-cradle manufacturing ecosystem.

Recyclable thermoset technology was recognized as one of the Top 10 emerging technologies in 2015 by the World Economic Forum. Aditya Birla Chemicals Limited Thailand, a parent company of CTP Advanced Materials (Germany) and owner of Epotec and CeTePox Brands, is one of the leading manufacturers of epoxy resins and curing agents globally. Aditya Birla Chemicals, part of the $48.3 billion global conglomerate Aditya Birla Group, and Connora Technologies, have been collaborating since 2016 in a Joint Development Agreement to scale-up the manufacturing of Connora’s recyclable epoxy thermoset technology.



Kalyan Ram Madabhushi, CEO Aditya Birla Chemicals, believes that the acquisition of Recyclamine technology is a natural next step for Aditya Birla Chemicals, as it constantly strives to bring innovative and sustainable advanced polymer solutions to its customers. This technology not only enables incremental value creation through zero-waste manufacturing to customers, but also uniquely offers end-of-life recyclability options.

Pradip Kumar Dubey, President of Aditya Birla Chemicals Epoxy Division, says, “This acquisition reaffirms our commitment to being an Advanced materials player, offering sustainable and unique solutions that matter to our customers and society in general. Recyclamine is revolutionary for the epoxy and composites industries, as it will enable the manufacturing of recyclable products. Before this innovation, it was just not possible to do so.”

Dr. Stefan Pastine, Co-Founder and CTO of Connora Technologies explains, “As a chemical technology start-up company, we always knew that forming a close partnership with a world-class chemical company would be required for our technology to get to scale. This acquisition is the culmination of a multi-year relationship and the result of the dedication and unwavering commitment to the vision of the Recyclamine technology, from both ABCL and Connora."

The efficient recycling of composite materials should have a positive impact on the automotive and aerospace industries, where the trend to make lighter, stronger, and more energy-efficient vehicles is driving growth in the use of carbon fibre composite materials. Composites industry reports state that the manufacturing of composites today generates 5-40% of raw inputs as waste materials, for which there are few options in recycling or reuse. Making composites more recyclable through the use of Recyclamine should help reduce the overall cost of manufacturing of composite products, by re-integrating composite waste and reducing landfill costs.