Science TechnologyThursday, 16 July 2026·The Hindu - International
India-EU semiconductor cooperation deepens under Semicon 2.0 and TTC talks
India and the EU agreed to deepen cooperation in semiconductors, AI, 6G and quantum technologies, while India’s Semicon 2.0 was approved with about $13.25 billion outlay.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In July 2026, at the third India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting in Brussels, the European Commission and India discussed Semicon 2.0, with the Union Cabinet approving the programme at about $13.25 billion.
Key specifics
- Henna Virkkunen, European Commission Executive-Vice President, said India is a key EU partner in semiconductors.
- Jitin Prasada said Semicon 2.0 has an outlay of about $13.25 billion.
- The programme will focus on chip design, semiconductor equipment and materials, and R&D.
- India and the EU agreed to deepen cooperation in semiconductors, high-performance computing, quantum technologies, AI and 6G.
- Virkkunen said India’s “highly skilled talent” makes it important for semiconductor research and development.
Exam lens
TNPSC Science & Technology and international cooperation question type: match the following or one-liner. Remember Brussels, TTC, Semicon 2.0, $13.25 billion, and the focus areas of design, equipment, materials and R&D.