MeitY C2S Programme: Dr Ambika Prasad Shah from IIT Jammu receives a funding of INR 4.8 Cr.

Dr Ambika Prasad Shah, Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Jammu, in collaboration with researchers from IIT Indore, ABV-IIITM Gwalior, IET-DAVV Indore, and SGSITS Indore, has secured a significant funding of INR 4.8 Cr for their joint project titled “Implantable Pacemaker Chip (iPACE-CHIP)”. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India (GoI), has awarded this grant under the Chip to Startup (C2S) Programme.

The primary objective of the project is to design an advanced chip for an Implantable Pacemaker utilizing SCL 180nm / TSMC 130nm CMOS High Voltage, Low power, BCD PLUS technology. The iPACE-CHIP, once successfully developed and tested, will be incorporated into the next-generation commercial product of Shree Pacetronix Ltd., with an array of enhanced features.

The MeitY C2S Programme is an integral part of the Indian government’s vision to establish the nation as a global hub for Electronic System Design and Manufacturing. The initiative aims to foster a robust semiconductor ecosystem encompassing various facets such as design, manufacturing, packaging, testing, and related services.

The successful collaboration between Dr Shah, IIT Jammu, and esteemed institutions such as IIT Indore, ABV-IIITM Gwalior, IET-DAVV Indore, and SGSITS Indore highlights the spirit of cooperation and innovation that drives the Indian academic and research community. The successful outcome of the iPACE-CHIP project has the potential to revolutionize the field of cardiac care and implantable medical devices, showcasing India’s technological prowess on the global stage.