Semicon India 2023: AMD to invest $400 million in Bengaluru R&D centre, will be the biggest in the world

One of the world’s biggest semiconductor makers, AMD, made an important announcement on July 28 during the Semicon India 2023 event. They disclosed their plan to invest $400 million in India and employ 3,000 engineers at their Bengaluru facility over the next five years.

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar welcomed AMD’s decision to establish their largest R&D centre in India, considering it a significant step towards building a world-class semiconductor design and innovation ecosystem. He also noted that it would provide excellent opportunities for highly skilled semiconductor engineers and researchers, aligning with Prime Minister Modi’s vision of making India a global talent hub.

I welcome @AMD‘s decision to set up its largest R&D #design center in #NewIndia and expansion of the India-AMD partnership. It will certainly play an important role in building a world class #semiconductor design and #innovation ecosystem. It will also provide tremendous… pic.twitter.com/J3STagMh9I

— Rajeev Chandrasekhar