New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- Semiconductor design and product engineering company SmartSoC has partnered with France-based Cortus SAS. Under this partnership, the two companies will work in the development and manufacturing of SIM cards, Smart cards, banking cards, and e-passport chip solutions in India.
Cortus, headquartered in Montpellier, France, is a leading chip solution provider that is leveraged in a wide range of applications, including SIM cards, smart cards, banking cards, cryptocurrency, pay-TV, e-passports, as well as automotive, consumer, and industrial sectors.
Cortus is now sharpening its focus on automotive, avionics, and artificial intelligence (AI) chipsets. Cortus has established strategic alliances across Europe, China, and India. These partnerships strengthen local design, development, and support capabilities, fostering closer collaboration with regional markets. Cortus is expanding this network to deliver next-generation RISC-V solutions tailored for mission-critical and safety-sensitive applications.
"This partnership marks a significant milestone in our mission to enable secure and self-reliant silicon manufacturing in India. With Cortus' proven IP and expertise in secure identification and our deep design and engineering capabilities, we are confident of delivering world-class chipsets tailored for the Indian and global markets," said Bharath Desareddy, CEO of SmartSoC Solutions.
Bengaluru-headquartered SmartSoC offers very large scale integration (VLSI), embedded software, Internet of Things (IoT), and AI-driven solutions to global customers. With over 1,400 engineers operating globally, SmartSoC is one of the key players in India's growing semiconductor ecosystem.
"We see India as a key market for secure identity and financial transaction chips," said Michael Chapman, CEO of Cortus. "Our collaboration with SmartSoC reflects Cortus' commitment to building global partnerships for local innovation. We are excited to work with a like-minded partner to drive sustainable and secure chip production in the region."
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from TechCircle.