ISA 'Technovation Awards' ceremony to be held in July 2009

The India Semiconductor Association (ISA), the trade body representing theIndian semiconductor driven industry, is inviting nominations and applicationsfrom members of the semiconductor research and development fraternity in Indiato apply for its “Technovation Awards” Ceremony to be held in July 2009. As oneof the most prestigious research awards in the semiconductor industry,Technovation recognizes individuals and exemplary semiconductor research inindustry and academia.

Dr.Sunit Tyagi, Chairman- Technovation Awards Core Committee 2009, ISA ExecutiveCouncil member and Director- Technology, Intel India, said, “In today'sknowledge-intensive world, a nation's strength lies in its capability toinnovate in its core technology areas. Therefore it is imperative for us tohave a strategy and put in sustained effort to promote and propagatesemiconductor driven research in our R&D institutions.”

ISA,instituted the Technovation Awards in the year 2007. This initiative touchesupon many facets to provide continuous momentum towards promoting innovation insemiconductor research. The Technovation awards are in five categories, i.e.TechnoVisionary, TechnoMentor, TechnoShield, TechnoInventor and TechnovationKarnataka. The categories are for faculty, recent graduates and the engineeringschools.

“Thisis an innovative approach to encourage participation in the semiconductor worldfrom education and research perspectives. As an industry body, the ISA wants topromote and encourage the academic fraternity and reward role models.” said Ms.Poornima Shenoy, President, ISA.

Thejury for the Technovation Awards, 2009 comprises of renowned personalities fromindustry & academia across the globe. The beneficiary of the Awards will beselected after a rigorous process of evaluation. The Awards include a trophyand monetary reward. Last date for sending your filled application/nomination forms: March 15, 2009.

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AboutIndia Semiconductor Association (ISA):

ISA is the premier trade body representing thesemiconductor driven industry in India and has around 120 members from Indiaand outside it. ISA aims to establish India as the preferred global destinationfor semiconductor and solar photovoltaic companies. This includes chip designand embedded software companies, the solar fabs and the related ecosystem. ISAis committed towards building global awareness for the Indian semiconductordriven industry and supporting its growth through focused activities. ISAsupports the business interests of its members. ISA is engaged in providingcurrent and credible data on the sector through research publications; workingwith state and central governments on policy related matters; and having eventsto create visibility and networking opportunities. ISA has played a prominentrole in working with the Government of India in the formation of the IndianSemiconductor Policy 2007.

For more details on ISA Technovation 2009, contact:technovation@isaonline.org