What happened?
On August 1, 2025, the 7th edition of the Fraunhofer Innovation and Technology Platform (FIT) 2025 was held, reinforcing the strategic partnership between India and Germany in microelectronics and semiconductors. Organised by Germany’s Fraunhofer Society and supported by India’s Ministry of Electronics and IT, the day-long event featured senior officials, researchers, industry leaders and academicians from both nations. A key highlight was the release of a knowledge paper co-authored by Fraunhofer and the EPIC Foundation, which mapped out a roadmap for joint innovation, skilling, and technology development across areas like CMOS chip design, MEMS, sensor systems, advanced packaging, and system reliability.
Why it matters to India
The FIT 2025 platform underscores India’s mission to build technological self-reliance and scale its semiconductor ambitions through strategic international collaboration. By drawing on Fraunhofer’s lab‑to‑market research model and EPIC’s ecosystem insights, India positions itself to accelerate innovation, workforce development, and R&D in foundational sectors crucial to its emerging high-tech landscape and economic growth.