Qualcomm has marked a major milestone in advanced chip design by completing the tape-out of its 2-nanometre semiconductor design, with key work done by its engineering teams in India. The achievement signals how India is no longer just supporting global chipmaking but actively shaping its future. What Qualcomm achieved On Saturday (February 7, 2026), Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced the tape-out of its 2nm chip design, a major milestone in semiconductor development. Tape-out means the final chip design is ready to be sent for manufacturing, a critical step in building next-generation processors. This milestone was highlighted at Qualcomm’s Bengaluru facility, during a visit by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways, Information Broadcasting, and Electronics IT. India’s role: Not just support, but core design Qualcomm said the breakthrough reflects the strength of its India-based engineering teams, working closely with global architecture and program groups. Engineers from Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad played a key role in the project. According to the company, these centres together form: The India teams contributed across multiple layers of chip development, from system architecture and implementation to software platforms and real-world optimisation. Why this matters for India This achievement reinforces India’s growing reputation as a global hub for cutting-edge semiconductor design. While chip manufacturing is still developing locally, India’s strength in design and RD is becoming impossible to ignore. Qualcomm said the milestone underlines its long-term investment in India’s semiconductor ecosystem, which has been built steadily over more than 20 years. Also read: How microchipping can help find your lost pets, a grain-sized device that reunites lost dogs and cats with their owners
What the government says Ashwini Vaishnaw, who witnessed the work at Qualcomm’s Bengaluru campus, called the milestone a sign of how far India has come. India is increasingly at the center of how advanced semiconductor technologies are being designed for the future. Seeing Qualcomm’s work here, its engineering strength, deep design capabilities, and long-standing commitment to India, is awe-inspiring He added that such achievements align closely with India’s goal of building a globally competitive semiconductor industry.
Industry and mission alignment Amitesh Kumar Sinha, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Electronics IT and CEO of the India Semiconductor Mission, said the country’s design ecosystem is gaining strong momentum. Investments in advanced engineering and RD capabilities are important to building long-term semiconductor capacity in the country. Qualcomm’s long-term commitment reflects the growing depth of India’s semiconductor design ecosystem.
India as a global engine Senior leaders at Qualcomm highlighted the role of Indian engineers in meeting global standards. “This achievement is a testament to the strength and depth of our engineering teams in India,” said Srini Maddali, Senior Vice President, Engineering, Qualcomm India.
“India continues to be an integral part of our global engineering roadmap.” Echoing this, Shashi Reddy, Senior Vice President, Engineering, noted that Qualcomm’s India RD centres contribute across architecture, software, and system-level innovation. Also read: Why is Amazon blocking some people’s accounts?
India is at the forefront With the successful 2nm tape-out, Qualcomm has sent a clear signal: India is no longer on the sidelines of advanced chip design. As global demand for smaller, faster, and more efficient chips grows, India’s engineers are increasingly becoming central to how those chips are imagined and built.
In short, when the world talks about the future of semiconductors, India now has a seat at the design table, and Qualcomm’s latest milestone proves it.
