The Internet of Things (IoT) landscape is shifting rapidly, moving past basic connectivity toward highly integrated, intelligent edge computing. Recognizing this shift, a major partnership has emerged in India’s growing semiconductor ecosystem.
IndieSemiC Private Limited, a Gujarat-based fabless semiconductor startup specializing in indigenous chip design, has announced a technology collaboration with US-based semiconductor supplier Semtech Corporation. The partnership focuses on integrating Semtech’s globally adopted LoRa® technology into IndieSemiC’s upcoming Sabarmati-1 System-in-Package (SiP) platform.
Formalized in the presence of India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) CEO Amitesh Sinha, the collaboration aims to deliver what is envisioned as the world’s first 64-bit LoRa-enabled SiP.
The Sabarmati-1 Architecture: Bridging Compute and Connectivity
The Sabarmati family is being developed as a 64-bit, general-purpose SiP platform built on the open-standard VEGA RISC-V architecture. By integrating Semtech’s LoRa technology at the system-in-package level, the design combines advanced 64-bit processing power with ultra-low-power, long-range wireless connectivity.
This integration is highly strategic. Combining the flexibility of RISC-V with LoRa targets a massive global market where devices require moderate processing capabilities but demand extended battery life and reliable, long-range communication.
Targeted Applications for the Connected World
The Sabarmati-1 platform is designed to address the growing demand for intelligent, connected systems built on low-power wide-area networking (LPWAN). The technology aims to enable faster, low-power connectivity across a broad range of IoT use cases, including:
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Smart Cities & Smart Lighting
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Industrial Automation & Asset Tracking
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Smart Metering
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Agriculture & Logistics
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Healthcare
By combining processing and connectivity in a single integrated package, the Sabarmati-1 SiP reduces design complexity for hardware developers, accelerating the deployment of IoT solutions.
A Milestone for Indian Semiconductor Design
The collaboration represents a significant step forward for India’s domestic semiconductor design capabilities. While India’s semiconductor strategy often focuses on large fabrication plants, the growth of fabless startups like IndieSemiC is critical to building a sustainable, design-led pipeline of chips.
Commenting on the collaboration, Nikul Shah, Founder and CEO of IndieSemiC, emphasized the strategic importance of the platform:
“The future of IoT will not be defined by connectivity or compute in isolation — it will be shaped by how intelligently the two are integrated. Through Sabarmati-1, our collaboration with Semtech brings together advanced 64-bit computing and globally adopted LoRa® technology. For India, this is more than a product roadmap; it’s a demonstration that indigenous semiconductor design can contribute meaningfully to global technology innovation.”
The development also aligns closely with Gujarat’s broader semiconductor push, supported by the state’s Semiconductor Policy 2022-27 and the Gujarat State Electronics Mission.
About IndieSemiC
IndieSemiC Private Limited is a Gujarat-based fabless semiconductor company focused on indigenous chip design and next-generation semiconductor solutions. The startup has a growing portfolio of partnerships, including prior collaborations with Nordic Semiconductor and Kaynes Semicon.
About Semtech
Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC) is a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors for high-end consumer, enterprise computing, communications, and industrial equipment. Publicly traded since 1967, its products are designed to benefit the engineering community while maintaining a focus on sustainable manufacturing.
