Infineon India and DPIIT Sign MoU to Boost ESDM Startup Ecosystem

Infineon India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to strengthen India’s startup ecosystem, focusing on innovation in semiconductors, IoT, electromobility, and security. The agreement aims to support engineering students, product startups, innovators, and entrepreneurs through design challenges leveraging Infineon’s products to address India-specific applications.

Infineon India, a key player in power semiconductors and IoT, has a history of collaborating with Indian startups and institutions, including NITI Aayog, Startup India, and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY), to advance the "Make in India" initiative. The company has partnered with incubators such as the Foundation for Science Innovation & Development at IISC Bangalore, IIT Madras Incubation Cell, and Artpark, AI & Robotics Technology Park @IISC. Notable initiatives include the AI Challenge with Startup India and AGNIi, a solar pump motor drive challenge, and an MoU with MEITY to support the MEITY startup hub.

Recent collaborations highlight the impact of these efforts. e-Drift Electric is working with Infineon to develop energy-efficient EV charging modules using Si-SiC-MOSFET technology, addressing the growing need for robust charging infrastructure. EYDelta leverages I...