Cyient Semiconductors and Navitas Semiconductor have entered a strategic partnership to advance GaN technology in India. The alliance will co-develop GaN-based products, support the ‘Make in India’ initiative, and target AI, mobility, industrial, and energy sectors. This move strengthens India’s semiconductor ecosystem and global competitiveness in advanced power electronics.
Cyient Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd. and Navitas Semiconductor Corporation (Nasdaq: NVTS) announced a long-term strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the adoption of gallium nitride (GaN) technology in India. This collaboration is expected to play a pivotal role in building an end-to-end GaN ecosystem, strengthening India’s position in advanced semiconductor innovation.
Key highlights:
The partnership will focus on co-developing GaN-based products, including advanced digital and mixed-signal ICs, power modules, and design enablement platforms.
It supports the ‘Make in India’ initiative, driving localization and reducing reliance on imports in critical semiconductor technologies.
Targeted sectors include AI, mobility, industrial applications, and energy markets, where GaN technology offers higher efficiency and performance compared to traditional silicon.
Industry experts view this alliance as a strategic breakthrough, positioning India as a competitive hub for next-generation power semiconductors.
Both companies emphasized that the partnership will not only boost innovation but also create opportunities for domestic talent and manufacturing growth.
This collaboration underscores India’s ambition to become a global semiconductor powerhouse, leveraging partnerships to bridge technology gaps and meet rising demand for sustainable, high-performance electronics.
Sources: Business Upturn, InvestyWise