HCLTech Partners With Rapidus Corporation for Next-Generation Semiconductor Technologies
HCLTech and Rapidus Corporation have established a strategic collaboration to strengthen semiconductor engineering capabilities in line with Rapidus' evolving technology requirements.
Under the collaboration, two development centers in Bengaluru and Hubli will leverage HCLTech's engineering expertise to support Rapidus' advanced semiconductor development activities. The initiative will also focus on building a pipeline of Indian engineering talent to meet Rapidus' growing requirements in Japan.
HCLTech-Rapidus Semiconductor Engineering Services
The development centers will provide specialized engineering services to support Rapidus' semiconductor design and development activities, including:
- Mask Design: Engineering support for semiconductor mask design.
- Design Infrastructure: Capabilities to support semiconductor design and development workflows.
- Process Design Kit Development: Development of process design kits (PDKs) used in semiconductor design workflows.
- Design Technology Co-Optimization: Coordination of chip design and manufacturing technology considerations.
- Layout Design: Engineering support for semiconductor layout development.
These capabilities are intended to complement Rapidus' operations in Japan and support its next-generation semiconductor development objectives.
HCLTech and Rapidus on the Semiconductor Collaboration
Dr. Atsuyoshi Koike, Representative Director and CEO of Rapidus Corporation, said the partnership would provide access to India's growing pool of semiconductor engineering talent and establish dedicated development capabilities to complement the company's Japanese operations.
C. Vijayakumar, CEO and Managing Director of HCLTech, said the collaboration brings together Rapidus' semiconductor ambitions and HCLTech's engineering expertise. He highlighted its potential to accelerate chip adoption, reduce time-to-market and support the next phase of semiconductor innovation.
HCLTech-Rapidus Partnership Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Companies | HCL Technologies Limited and Rapidus Corporation |
| Announcement date | October 26, 2026 |
| Partnership | Strategic semiconductor engineering collaboration |
| Development centers | Bengaluru and Hubli, India |
| Industry | Semiconductors and advanced logic chips |
| Key services | Mask design, design infrastructure, PDK development, design technology co-optimization and layout design |
| Talent development | Building an Indian engineering talent pipeline to support Rapidus' operations in Japan |
| HCLTech management | C. Vijayakumar, CEO and Managing Director |
| Rapidus management | Dr. Atsuyoshi Koike, Representative Director and CEO |
What to Watch Next
- Future HCLTech disclosures may provide more information about the commercial impact of the collaboration, including semiconductor engineering engagements and business opportunities.
- Progress in establishing and operating the Bengaluru and Hubli development centers will be relevant to the partnership's implementation.
- The announcement does not specify a contract value, revenue contribution or expected financial impact. Any assessment of the partnership's contribution to HCLTech's business will depend on subsequent disclosures and execution progress.
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