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Accelerating India’s Semiconductor Future

The Semiconductor Future Accelerator Lab (SFAL 2.0) is a Centre of Excellence under the Department of Electronics, IT, BT&S&T, Government of Karnataka, supported by KITS. Building on the strong foundation of SFAL 1.0, SFAL 2.0 is designed to accelerate India’s semiconductor and chip innovation ecosystem by enabling startups and MSMEs to move faster, from idea to impact.

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Accelerating India’s Semiconductor Future

The Semiconductor Future Accelerator Lab (SFAL 2.0) is a Centre of Excellence under the Department of Electronics, IT, BT&S&T, Government of Karnataka, supported by KITS. Building on the strong foundation of SFAL 1.0, SFAL 2.0 is designed to accelerate India’s semiconductor and chip innovation ecosystem by enabling startups and MSMEs to move faster, from idea to impact.

Startup Incubation

Structured incubation support that helps semiconductor startups and MSMEs move from early ideas to scalable, market-ready solutions.

IP-Led Product Development & Commercialization

Hands-on guidance on IP awareness, patenting, and IP strategy, supported by legal experts and IP firms to enable protected innovation and commercialization.

Future Workforce Skill Development

Industry-aligned upskilling and training programs delivered in collaboration with finishing schools to build a job-ready semiconductor talent pool.

SFAL Benefits

Access

  • EDA tool access across the full design lifecycle, architecture to GDSII and tapeout
  • Access to FPGA and eASIC platforms
  • MPW test shuttle support
  • Special incentives for women-led startups
  • Discounted support for post-silicon testing and VIPs

Facilities

  • Structured incubation and acceleration cycles of 9, 12, 15, and 18 months
  • Co-working infrastructure for full or limited teams across Bengaluru

Business Enablement

  • Access to government grants, schemes, and ecosystem initiatives
  • Support to build IPs and products from India for global markets
  • Alignment with national semiconductor and technology missions

Assistance & Ecosystem Support

  • Access to mentors and industry experts
  • Professional and business connections
  • Fundraising guidance and investor connects

Who Can Apply