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About Sapphire Semicon

Pioneering semiconductor innovation and excellence

SEMICON is a catalyst for connection, collaboration and innovation, helping the semiconductor industry to deploy lifechanging tech worldwide.

About Us

At Sapphire Semicon, we are on a mission to empower India's semiconductor ecosystem by addressing one of its most critical challenges — the skill gap. As the global semiconductor industry enters a transformative phase, India is positioning itself as a significant player in design, manufacturing, and innovation. However, this vision can only be realized with a highly skilled, future-ready workforce.

We are a dedicated skilling organization focused on enabling talent for semiconductor design, fabrication, packaging, testing, and semiconductor-adjacent technologies such as embedded systems, chip design, AI at the edge, and hardware-software integration.

Sapphire Semicon Workforce

MISSION

To bridge the semiconductor skill gap in India by developing a robust talent pipeline through hands-on, industry-aligned training, and to create a workforce that can contribute to India's emergence as a global semiconductor hub.

VISION

Our vision centers on supporting our members' innovation to deliver societal and economic benefits worldwide.

CORE VALUES

We represent our members with integrity, transparency, agility, and a customer focus guided by our core values.

Our Alignment with National Priorities

India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)

We are fully aligned with the objectives of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) — to make India a global hub for electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM). Our programs are tailored to complement the design-linked incentive schemes, semiconductor fabs, and compound semiconductor initiatives envisioned under ISM by ensuring a reliable and skilled workforce to support the ecosystem.

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)

Our initiatives resonate with the vision of the MSDE’s Skill India Mission, which aims to empower youth with skill sets that make them more employable and productive. Our training curriculum is crafted to promote job-oriented, industry-ready competencies that align with the fast-evolving semiconductor domain.

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)

We work closely with NSDC’s skilling framework to ensure that our courses adhere to National Occupational Standards (NOS) and are recognized under relevant Sector Skill Councils. Our efforts contribute to the Skill India ecosystem, ensuring quality, scalability, and standardization in semiconductor-related skilling.

What We Offer

Through its programs, communities, initiatives, products, and advocacy, SEMICON informs its members, cultivates industry collaboration, drives action, and synchronizes innovation.

Specialized Training Programs
Industry Partnerships
Hands-on Learning
Career Enablement
Advocacy

Specialized Training Programs

From VLSI design and embedded systems to semiconductor fabrication, packaging, and test engineering.

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Industry Partnerships

Industry Partnerships

Collaborations with leading semiconductor companies, fabs, design houses, and academia to co-create and co-deliver training modules.

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Hands-on Learning

Hands-on Learning

Practical labs, simulations, and projects designed to meet real-world industry requirements.

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Career Enablement

Career Enablement

Internship and placement support for learners to enter the semiconductor industry with confidence.

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Smart Initiatives

Smart Initiatives

Explore cutting-edge programs focused on emerging technologies including AI, IoT, and smart manufacturing. These initiatives drive innovation and collaboration across the industry ecosystem.

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Standards

Standards

Develop and maintain critical industry standards that ensure interoperability, safety, and quality across the microelectronics supply chain. Our standards enable global collaboration and innovation.

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Supply Chain

Supply Chain

Navigate complex supply chain challenges with our resources, networking opportunities, and best practices. We help companies build resilient and efficient supply chain operations.

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Sustainability

Sustainability

Drive environmental responsibility and sustainable practices across the industry. Our sustainability initiatives focus on reducing environmental impact while maintaining technological advancement.

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Tech Communities

Tech Communities

Join vibrant professional communities that foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and networking. Connect with peers, share insights, and stay current with industry developments.

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Workforce

Workforce

Build the skilled workforce needed for the future of microelectronics. Our workforce development programs address talent gaps and provide pathways for career advancement in the industry.

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Meet Our Team

At SEMICON, you will find a diverse talent pool that fosters a vibrant and inclusive professional environment. We are transparent, honest, and ethical in all our interactions with clients, SEMICON members, and the industries we serve.

Our Executive Team

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Our Advisory Board

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Our Vision for the Future

We envision a vibrant semiconductor talent ecosystem where India's youth are not just consumers of technology but creators, designers, and innovators of it. By combining strategic partnerships, curriculum innovation, and national alignment, Sapphire Semicon is committed to becoming a catalyst for India’s semiconductor future.

“India’s semiconductor future depends not only on investments and infrastructure, but on people. Skilling is the bridge between potential and progress — and we are building that bridge.”

A vision of the future of semiconductor technology