Texas Instruments India Concludes Fourth Edition of WiSH Program to Promote Women in Semiconductors

New Delhi, July 10, 2025: Texas Instruments (TI) India has concluded the fourth edition of its Women in Semiconductors and Hardware (WiSH) program, a flagship mentorship initiative aimed at encouraging second-year female engineering students across India to pursue careers in core engineering, with a particular focus on semiconductors and hardware.

This year’s month-long program attracted over 1,500 registrations and saw participation from more than 190 students, reflecting a steady growth in interest since the program’s inception. The initiative is designed to increase access, build confidence, and enhance engineering capabilities among aspiring women engineers.

“The semiconductor industry is evolving rapidly, and the need for skilled talent is greater than ever,” said Santhosh Kumar, Managing Director, Texas Instruments India. “With women representing less than 20% of the people in technical roles in the industry the WiSH program expands access, builds confidence, and fosters engineering capabilities among aspiring women engineers in India. By investing in this next generation of talent, we are helping shape a stronger semiconductor ecosystem.”

The 2025 edition of WiSH included a three-week virtual mentoring program followed by an immersive, in-person week at TI’s Bengaluru campus. Participants engaged in simulation projects, lab visits, technical sessions, and networking events with TI’s leaders and subject matter experts.

“The WiSH program provided me the right platform to go beyond classroom learning. We had access to labs where we gained hands-on experience in simulation and circuit design,” said Poornima Kulkarni, Analog Engineer at TI India and a previous WiSH participant. “What makes it unique is the mentorship by subject matter experts to guide aspiring engineers through the course of the program.”

The WiSH program is part of Texas Instruments’ broader commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the technology sector. By creating mentorship and learning opportunities, the company aims to help close the gender gap in STEM and support the development of future leaders in the semiconductor industry.