Qualcomm Technologies announced on February 7, 2026, the tape-out of its 2nm semiconductor design at its Bengaluru facility. This stage is one of the final steps before actual chip manufacturing begins. The event coincided with the visit of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Qualcomm said Bengaluru is a key center for innovation in wireless, AI, and computing technologies. The company has been investing in India for over 20 years, with engineering centers in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad. Qualcomm called India a “critical hub” for advanced semiconductor development and stressed the need to strengthen domestic chip designs. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "India is increasingly at the center of how advanced semiconductor technologies are being designed for the future. Seeing Qualcomm’s work here, its engineering strength, deep design capabilities, and long-standing commitment to India, is truly impressive. Milestones like this demonstrate how far India’s design ecosystem has come and align strongly with our vision of building a globally competitive semiconductor industry." Savi Soin, President of Qualcomm India, added, "This milestone reflects over two decades of Qualcomm’s commitment to India, investing in talent, building advanced engineering capabilities, and operating at a scale that enables us to support our stakeholders in their digital transformation journeys. India today plays a key role in how we support the design, development, and delivery of next-generation technologies for the world. The innovation being developed here is helping shape the future of connectivity, computation, and intelligent systems globally."