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For India to become a design powerhouse, it must focus on developing Indian-owned companies that can sell their IPs and products globally, not just locally. Speaking with EFY's Yashasvini Razdan, Digital University Kerala's Alex P. James outlines how DUK has established independent centres of excellence to support startups in the electronic design space.

-  Yashasvini Razdan

If we compare the Indian design ecosystem with the global standard, what do we need to become a design powerhouse?

Certainly, if we observe companies in the technology sector, much o the design work occurs in India, indicating a strong talent base in design. However, Indian-owned businesses in this sector are relatively few. Currently, most companies operating in India are either US or UK-owned, or they are European companies with a presence in India. Indian designers often work for these companies, developing designs that are sold inter nationally. To change this, we need to focus on building Indian-owned companies capable of selling their IPs and products globally, rather than limiting their market to India. The challenge lies in enabling that and making those resources more affordable to encourage more people to enter the industry early on. Otherwise, there is a risk of a heavy reliance on Python programming, with fewer advancements in hardware design originating from India.

What role does Digital University Kerala (DUK) play here?