T-Hub Wins 'Best Conceived Cohort 2025' for Semiconductor Program

T-Hub, in partnership with the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), earned national recognition with the "Best Conceived Cohort 2025" award at Startup Mahakumbh 2025 for its AIC T-Hub Semiconductor Programme.

A total of 20 companies have completed the programme to date, while another eight are set to finish soon. The initiative focuses on domains including semiconductor IP design, biomedical technology, data and video processing, electric mobility, and next-generation communication systems like 5G and wireless networks.

The programme has facilitated financial and technical growth for participating startups, with Rs 40.29 crore secured in grants, Rs 21.48 crore raised through investments, Rs 19.28 crore in purchase orders acquired, 35 pilot implementations completed, and four chip designs successfully taped out.

Core infrastructure and mentorship support provided by the programme include chip prototyping via MPW shuttle services, advanced VLSI design using EDA tools, access to semiconductor foundries and testing facilities, and guidance from global technology leaders.

Additional benefits included targeted startup assessments, market entry strategies, funding requirement analyses, investor pitch sessions, corporate Ask Me Anything interactions, and roundtable talks with ecosystem stakeholders.

Rajesh Adla, CEO of AIC T-Hub Foundation, highlighted the award as a result of strategic execution. He said the programme's design distinguished itself from standard accelerator models by focusing on deep-tech sectors, ensuring both compliance and commercial readiness through close collaboration with industry and government.