Noida, January 23, 2024: In a move that’s chipper than ever, Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Jal Shakti, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, today inaugurated Synopsys’ latest Chip Design Centre at DLF Tech Park, Noida. The event, glittering with tech elites and innovation enthusiasts, marked a pivotal moment in India’s semiconductor saga.
Minister Chandrasekhar, with his three-decade tech wizardry, remarked, “We’re not just soldering chips; we’re soldering dreams! India is now sprinting in the semiconductor race under PM Narendra Modi ji’s visionary leadership. Forget the old tech tales; we’re scripting a new silicon story where innovation in design and software drives our digital destiny.”
This inauguration isn’t just about cutting ribbons; it’s about forging robust partnerships with industry titans like Synopsys. “Remember when we used to do logic synthesis with pen and paper? Well, those days are long gone, thanks to trailblazers like Synopsys. They’re not just our partners; they’re our co-pilots in navigating the tech future,” the Minister added, beaming with pride.
In a heart-to-heart with Dr Aart de Geus, Synopsys’ founder, Minister Chandrasekhar shared India’s two-pronged strategy on semiconductors – focusing on both manufacturing muscle and innovation ingenuity. “We’ve got the talent, the investment appetite, and the capabilities to be the world leaders in designing not just chips, but the future,” he asserted.
Dr Aart de Geus, matching the Minister’s enthusiasm, reflected on Synopsys’ growth alongside India’s tech trajectory. “Our journey with India is more than a partnership; it’s a shared vision. The Noida center is not just a building; it’s a melting pot of ideas, a testament to our commitment to India’s tech revolution,” he said.
Synopsys, with its $5.9 billion revenue, is a behemoth in the EDA tools sector. Its Noida center, home to around 6,000 Indian engineers, is not just a workplace; it’s a wonderland of innovation, making up 27% of their global design force.
In conclusion, Synopsys’ expansion in Noida is not just a new office; it’s a new chapter in India’s chip design story, with 1650 engineers at the helm. As the Minister aptly summed it up, “We’re not just designing chips; we’re designing our digital destiny.”
