In a significant stride towards advancing semiconductor technology, Wipro Limited, a global leader in technology services and consulting, has announced an expanded collaboration with Intel Foundry. This partnership aims to fast-track innovation in chip design, with a special focus on Intel’s cutting-edge Intel18A process node, positioning Wipro as the key Design Services and Alliance Partner.

The collaboration between Wipro and Intel Foundry comes at a time when the global AI chip market is projected to witness a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38 percent from 2023 to 2032. This initiative is set to cater to the increasing demand for AI chip manufacturing, as the industry hastens to introduce generative AI-enabled products.

Wipro’s prowess in design services, combined with Intel Foundry’s manufacturing capabilities, promises to empower clients across various sectors, including automotive, industrial, and telecommunications. This synergy is expected to harness Gen AI-driven designs and foundry services to foster continuous innovation.

Atul Kapur, Vice President & Business Head – HiTech at Wipro Limited, highlighted the significance of this partnership: “This new collaboration with Intel Foundry marks a significant step towards becoming a part of the semiconductor industry. This creates opportunities for Wipro and supports chip supply and chip manufacturing. Together, with Intel, we will deliver silicon devices to our clients with proven industry-standard flows and process technologies from Intel Foundry. We will be targeting new startup markets, especially in the Gen AI space, helping our clients further shorten the time to market.”

Harmeet Chauhan, Global Head of Wipro Engineering Edge, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, emphasizing the readiness to utilize Intel18A technology and the potential benefits of applying AI to design flows. This partnership aims to leverage Intel’s global fabrication plants to ensure silicon availability, offering a resilient semiconductor supply chain.

Rahul Goyal, Vice President & General Manager at Intel Foundry, welcomed Wipro’s involvement: “We are delighted to have Wipro join us and demonstrate their readiness for our platforms at Intel Foundry Direct Connect. Wipro has a long history of delivering value across a range of industries, and we are excited to partner with them for the benefit of our mutual global customers.”

Wipro’s $1 billion investment in the ai360 ecosystem, coupled with this collaboration, underscores the commitment to enabling businesses to achieve their growth goals through AI-driven chip manufacturing. The partnership is set to enhance design verification and physical design for clients, reducing time-to-market and delivering significant benefits through robust IP expertise in various areas.

This collaboration between Wipro Limited and Intel Foundry represents a pivotal moment in the semiconductor industry, promising to drive innovation and address critical challenges in chip design and manufacturing. As the demand for AI-enabled technologies grows, partnerships like these are crucial for the development of the next generation of semiconductor technologies.

  Atul Kapur, Harmeet Chauhan, Intel Foundry, Rahul Goyal, semiconductors, Wipro