IT Ministry, IBM ink three pacts to drive innovation in semiconductor, AI, quantum technology

The IBM partnership will significantly expand the footprint of semiconductor innovation in startups, help in semiconductor research in the soon-to-be-announced semiconductor India research centre.

Minister of State IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar. (Photo | PTI)

NEW DELHI: US multinational technology giant IBM on Wednesday inked three pacts with the IT ministry in a bid to drive innovation in Artificial Intelligence, semiconductor and quantum technology for India.

The move aims to add momentum to India's comprehensive national strategy for AI, strengthen efforts to be self-reliant in semiconductors, and advance National Quantum Mission.

Just 4 months after the historic India-US joint declaration by @POTUS @JoeBiden & PM @narendramodi ji, @GoI_MeitY has entered into a partnership with @IBM in #Quantum, #AI & #Semiconductors - technologies that are set to shape the future.

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