The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has opened applications for the second batch of its Executive Programme in Semiconductors, AI, and Deep-Tech Entrepreneurship.
The six-month programme brings together topics related to semiconductor technology, artificial intelligence hardware, photonics and deep-tech entrepreneurship. It is designed for graduates, working professionals, engineers, researchers and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to develop knowledge across these areas.
Programme Covers Semiconductors, AI and Entrepreneurship
The programme follows an interdisciplinary curriculum covering both technical and entrepreneurial subjects.
Key areas include:
- Semiconductor fundamentals and device technologies
- MOSFETs and advanced semiconductor devices
- Photonics and photonic integrated circuits
- AI hardware accelerators
- Technologies related to high-performance computing
- Deep-tech business and commercialisation
- Intellectual property strategy
- Fundraising and startup development
The programme includes 80 hours of live online learning over six months. It also includes a two-day campus immersion at IIT Delhi, providing participants with an opportunity for academic interaction and networking.
Markdown Table
| Name | Role / Title | Affiliation |
| Prof. Deepak Jain | Programme Coordinator, Associate Professor | Optics & Photonics Center, IIT Delhi |
| Prof. A. Aadhi | Assistant Professor | Optics & Photonics Center, IIT Delhi |
| Prof. Mihai Sanduleanu | Associate Professor | Electrical Engineering, Khalifa University, UAE |
| Prof. Volker J. Sorger | Rhines Endowed Professor, Deputy Director | Florida Semiconductor Institute, University of Florida |
| Dr. Miloš Popović | Senior Technical Architect, Co-Founder | Ayar Labs Inc., Associate Professor, Boston University |
| Mr. Ganapathy Subramaniam | Founding Managing Partner | Yali Capital; Founder, Cosmic Circuits |
Who Can Apply?
The programme is open to graduates from different academic backgrounds. According to the programme information, applicants do not need previous professional experience specifically in semiconductors or artificial intelligence.
The course is intended to accommodate participants from areas including engineering, research, technology and entrepreneurship.
Faculty and Industry Interaction
The programme is coordinated by Prof. Deepak Jain of IIT Delhi’s Optics & Photonics Center.
The academic faculty includes Prof. A. Aadhi from IIT Delhi and Prof. Mihai Sanduleanu from Khalifa University, UAE.
Alongside academic sessions, the programme includes guest sessions, case studies and panel discussions covering semiconductor technology, photonics, AI hardware, startups and related business areas.
Focus on Technical and Entrepreneurial Learning
A distinctive feature of the programme is its combination of technical subjects with entrepreneurship-related topics.
Participants can study semiconductor and photonics technologies while also exploring areas such as intellectual property, technology commercialisation, business models and fundraising.
This structure brings technical learning and entrepreneurship into the same programme, allowing participants to study both the technology and the processes involved in developing technology-based ventures.
Six-Month Learning Format
The programme is structured around online learning and an on-campus component.
Programme at a glance:
- Duration: Six months
- Format: Live online classes
- Live learning: 80 hours
- Campus component: Two-day immersion at IIT Delhi
- Eligibility: Graduates
- Prior semiconductor/AI experience: Not mandatory, according to the programme information
- Key areas: Semiconductors, AI hardware, photonics and deep-tech entrepreneurship
A Programme Combining Technology and Entrepreneurship
IIT Delhi’s Executive Programme brings semiconductor technology, artificial intelligence hardware, photonics and entrepreneurship together within a single learning framework.
For professionals and graduates interested in these fields, the programme provides a structured opportunity to study technical concepts alongside subjects related to intellectual property, commercialisation and startup development.
Applications are currently open for Batch 2 of the programme, with interested candidates able to review the programme details and eligibility requirements through IIT Delhi’s official channels.
