Semicon 2.0: Applications Open for Pillars 2, 3 and 4

Who Can Apply / Eligibility

• Pillar 2 · Equipment and materials: Minimum investment is ₹50 crore for eligible materials units, ₹100 crore for test and characterisation facilities, or ₹300 crore for eligible equipment manufacturing, assembly or R&D. Check the matching revenue threshold and technology conditions.
• Pillar 3 · Fabs: Minimum investment is ₹20,000 crore for silicon wafer fabs, ₹500 crore for compound, photonics, sensor or discrete fabs, ₹1,500 crore for Micro LED display fabs, or ₹10,000 crore for eligible OLED or LCD display fabs. Separate capacity and revenue tests apply.
• Pillar 4 · Packaging and testing: Eligible advanced or legacy packaging projects require at least ₹1,000 crore in capital investment and ₹200 crore in qualifying revenue. Check the official technology conditions.

Benefits / What You Get

• Pillar 2: 30% central support on eligible capital expenditure, with a separate production-linked incentive for specified activities subject to sourcing and other conditions.
• Pillar 3: 40% of eligible capital expenditure for silicon wafer fabs; 35% for eligible other fabs and display fabs.
• Pillar 4: 35% for eligible advanced packaging and advanced substrate projects; 25% for eligible legacy packaging.
• Programme outlay: ₹1,27,500 crore across Semicon 2.0. This is the total programme outlay, not a payment per applicant.

Documents You Need

• Company records: The official format lists incorporation documents, PAN, GST registration, shareholding and audited financial statements. Provide joint venture documents if applicable.
• Project report: Include the proposed location, technology, products, capacity and relevant financing and technology partner details. Check the official format for the full checklist.
• Fee evidence: Keep the application fee payment proof for submission on the official portal.

Verification & Approval

1. Submit a complete proposal under the matching pillar and category.
2. The authorities evaluate the proposal against the applicable scheme criteria.
3. If approved, follow the official terms for support and disbursement.

How to apply / next steps

1. Read the official scheme and guidelines for your category before paying the application fee.
2. Use the official application format to prepare the company documents and detailed project report.
3. Open the official portal, register or sign in, select the matching category and follow the submission and payment instructions.
4. Save the payment proof and submission acknowledgement.