Lam Research signs an MoU with the ISM and IISc to upskill future semiconductor workforce

Lam Research signed tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for broad deployment of Semiverse Solutions to developing India’s semiconductor manufacturing workforce. Initially announced as part of a JOINT STATEMENT and FACT SHEET issued by the governments of the United States and India at the White House in June 2023, this MoU signals the successful completion of the pilot in partnership with IISc and establishes a framework for expansion to multiple universities across India. Lam is donating nearly $29 million (INR 241 crores) in software licenses over the next two years to enable 2800 students, while ISM is supporting the establishment of infrastructure and operational costs. IISc will “Train-the-Trainers” at the selected universities, while Lam will deploy a dedicated team of employees to support the expansion across the country. "As India takes bold steps to establish a semiconductor industry, a virtual-physical fabrication world made possible with Semiverse Solutions will be critical to rapidly scale a workforce to meet industry demand," stated Rangesh Raghavan, Corporate Vice President and General Manager at Lam Research India. Semiverse Solutions leverage the full strength of Lam’s portfolio, including its capabilities in virtual technology, processing, and simulations, to de...