In a significant boost to India’s semiconductor ambitions, T-Works, the Telangana government–promoted hardware prototyping centre, has partnered with Japan’s Toho Koki Seisakusho Co., Ltd. to set up the country’s first Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) Pad Technologies Hub in Hyderabad.
The initiative, valued at ₹8 crore, will be housed at T-Works and function as an open-access facility for startups, researchers, students, and enterprises to explore and collaborate on world-class CMP technologies.
“This hub is a testament to Telangana’s vision of global collaboration. It will provide Indian innovators access to advanced semiconductor know-how and position the state as a gateway for Japanese partnerships,” said Industries and IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu, who witnessed the signing of the MoU.
Key Highlights of the Initiative
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First-of-its-kind in India: Installation of Toho Koki’s CMP groove processing machine at T-Works, opening new opportunities for startups and industry players.
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Joint R&D for India: Collaboration with IITs and Indian SMEs to indigenise CMP pad manufacturing within 18–24 months.
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Innovation & Learning: Training workshops, industry–academia dialogues, and hands-on demonstrations to build local expertise.
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Global Linkages: Opportunities for Indian SMEs and officials to engage with the Mie Semiconductor Network in Japan through outbound visits.
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Centre of Excellence: A dedicated hub at T-Works aimed at attracting Japanese corporates and startups to India’s growing semiconductor ecosystem.
The MoU signing was attended by Takuya Nishimura, Global Business Head of Toho Koki, Joginder Tanikella, CEO of T-Works, senior government officials, representatives from IITs, and members of the startup and industry community.
With this collaboration, Hyderabad is set to play a pioneering role in bringing critical semiconductor manufacturing technologies to India, bridging innovation between India and Japan.
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