Science & Technology News 18 September 2026: India Tech, Semiconductor, AI & Space News
Today's science and technology news focuses on India's semiconductor ecosystem, SEMICON India 2026, AI, advanced packaging, research and development and technology infrastructure.
Published: 18 September 2026 ยท Updated with important verified news.
1. SEMICON India 2026 showcases India's expanding semiconductor ecosystem
The fifth edition is being held from September 17 to 19 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, bringing together companies, researchers and government representatives.
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2. SEMICON India 2026 covers AI and digital transformation
The 2026 programme includes semiconductor manufacturing, AI and digital transformation, supply chains, advanced materials and electronics systems.
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3. India expands focus on advanced packaging, chip design and R&D
India's semiconductor strategy covers chip design, fabrication, advanced packaging, equipment, materials, research and talent development.
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4. Semiconductor design support reaches institutions and startups
The India Science and Technology Innovation portal reports design tools made available to more than 332 academic institutions and 105 startups, with 24 startups approved under the DLI scheme.
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5. AI governance becomes an international technology-policy priority
Global debate around artificial intelligence increasingly includes safety, responsible development and cooperation between major technology powers.
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- SEMICON India 2026 showcases India's expanding semiconductor ecosystem
- SEMICON India 2026 covers AI and digital transformation
- India expands focus on advanced packaging, chip design and R&D
- Semiconductor design support reaches institutions and startups
- AI governance becomes an international technology-policy priority
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