A young tech startup from Kochi has achieved a remarkable milestone in India’s journey toward self-reliance in semiconductor technology. Silizium Circuits, headquartered at Maker Village and Rajagiri Incubation Centre, has successfully designed and developed a fully indigenous 5G chip, marking a proud moment for India’s electronics and communication industry.
A Made-in-India Innovation
Supported by IIT Hyderabad’s FabCI and the Kerala Startup Mission, Silizium Circuits specializes in building chips for advanced wireless communication systems.
Their latest creation, a 5G Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) chip, is engineered to enhance weak mobile signals — ensuring faster internet connectivity and clearer voice calls, even in low-network areas.
Backed by the Department of Telecommunications
This innovation stands out as the first 5G chip in India to receive funding from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Digital Communication Innovation Scheme.
“It took time and effort, but it’s a proud moment for all of us,” shared Rijin John, Co-founder and CEO of Silizium Circuits. “The chip was completely designed in India by our 26-member team spread across Kochi and Hyderabad.”
Designed in India, Built for the World
Although the chip was fabricated abroad — since India is yet to establish its own semiconductor foundry — every aspect of the design, testing, and validation was executed entirely by Indian engineers.
This success highlights India’s growing capability to compete globally in chip design and wireless innovation.
Paving the Way for India’s Semiconductor Future
Silizium Circuits’ accomplishment is more than just a technical triumph — it’s a symbol of India’s potential to lead the semiconductor revolution. With nations like Taiwan, South Korea, and the U.S. dominating the chip market, this homegrown success showcases how Indian startups can bridge the gap.
“This is just the beginning,” Rijin added. “We’re determined to build more such products that will power the next generation of communication and technology in India.”
Key Highlight
- First 5G chip in India funded by the Department of Telecommunications.
- Designed and developed by Silizium Circuits, a Kochi-based startup.
- Supported by IIT Hyderabad’s FabCI and Kerala Startup Mission.
- Marks a major step towards India’s semiconductor self-reliance.
Conclusion
The success of Silizium Circuits reflects the innovation spirit of India’s startup ecosystem. As the world moves toward a hyper-connected future, such milestones remind us that India’s vision of becoming a global semiconductor hub is well within reach.
