IISc, CADFEM, and Synopsys Launch Cutting-Edge Simulation Hub
#Semiconductors #IIScBengaluru #DigitalEngineering #DeepTechIndia #Innovation #Industry40 #Simulation #Synopsys #CADFEM #QuantumTech #CeNSE"Synopsys' collaboration with IISc and CADFEM is a reflection of our commitment to strengthen India's deep-tech ecosystem. This CoE launch is a key step toward developing India's future semiconductor ambitions." - Murali Pullela, Country Head (S&A) - Synopsys
March 2026 : The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is shifting the gears of semiconductor innovation by joining forces with CADFEM India and Synopsys to launch a new Center of Excellence (CoE) for Simulation and Digital Engineering.
Housed within the prestigious Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE), this tripartite collaboration is designed to bridge the gap between abstract research and market-ready silicon. As the world pivots toward ultra-high-speed electronics - powering everything from autonomous cars to quantum computers - the ability to "test before you build" has become the industry's holy grail.
While AI moves at lightning speed, hardware development has traditionally been a slow, multi-year marathon. This CoE changes the math. By integrating high-fidelity multiphysics simulation and Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools, researchers can now predict how a device will behave in the real world before a single wafer is fabricated.
"Integrating advanced simulation capabilities into our research ecosystem will enable our teams to evaluate complex device behavior much earlier in the design cycle," said Dr. Shankar Kumar Selvaraja, Associate Professor at CeNSE. "The ability to digitally validate concepts prior to fabrication will significantly accelerate research progress while strengthening design confidence and technical rigor."
The partnership isn't just about software; it's about people. CADFEM and Synopsys are providing the computational muscle and specialized training programs to cultivate a new generation of simulation experts.
Murali Pullela, Country Head (S&A) at Synopsys, emphasized the strategic timing: "Synopsys' collaboration with IISc and CADFEM is a reflection of our commitment to strengthen India's deep-tech ecosystem. This CoE launch is a key step toward developing India's future semiconductor ambitions."
Dr.-Ing Madhukar Chatiri, CEO of CADFEM APAC, echoed this sentiment, noting that simulation has evolved from a mere tool into a "strategic enabler of innovation." By creating a "connected digital engineering ecosystem," the partners aim to turn Bengaluru into a powerhouse where academic discovery meets industrial precision.
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