Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme
The DLI Scheme, launched as part of ISM in December 2021, specifically targets semiconductor design, which is the highest value-added segment of the chip value chain. India already has a significant talent base in chip design, with over 20% of the world's semiconductor design engineers based in India. The scheme provides financial incentives covering product design costs, EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tool access, and IP core support to de-risk the capital-intensive chip design process for startups.
- DLI Scheme startups currently supported: 24
- Startups that have secured VC funding: 14 (of 24)
- Total VC funding attracted: nearly Rs 430 crore
- Next phase target: at least 50 fabless semiconductor companies
- Support provided: financial incentives, EDA tool access, IP core access, mentorship
- India's chip design workforce: over 50,000 engineers, growing rapidly
● Tracked since February 16, 2026 · last seen August 31, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
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