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TRUST Initiative (formerly iCET)

TRUST — Transforming the Relationship Utilising Strategic Technology — is the successor framework to iCET (Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology). It was launched during the Indian Prime Minister's working visit to Washington in February 2025. The initiative is jointly steered by the National Security Advisors of both countries and covers semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, critical minerals, energy, space, and supply chain resilience. A key deliverable is a US-India AI Infrastructure Roadmap aimed at accelerating US-origin AI build-out in India.

Key details
  • TRUST announced: February 2025 (successor to iCET).
  • Steered by: National Security Advisors of both countries.
  • Domains: semiconductors, AI, quantum, critical minerals, biotech, energy, space.
  • Distinct from the earlier Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI), which focused on defence co-production.
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