Pakistan finalising incentives plan for semiconductors industry

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Keeping in view the national economy and security's reliance on semiconductors, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has drafted a ‘Semiconductor Policy and Action Plan’ to transform Pakistan into a major hub of semiconductor design, manufacturing, and Assembly, Test, and packaging (ATP).

According to the draft policy, the Pakistan Semiconductor Policy is need of the hour. Five key elements of the strategy -- policy support and incentives, infrastructure development, human resource development, industry ecosystem building and collaboration, and research, development (R&D) and innovation -- will be used to set up a semiconductor ecosystem in Pakistan.

The policy proposes offering grants and subsidies to firms/organizations investing in semiconductor design, R&D and manufacturing. This will include extending STZ incentives to the semiconductor industry, exemption of import duties on equipment and machinery for the semiconductor industry, providing soft loans at 25 percent rebated interest rates for setting up industry and providing 25 percent tax rebates for employees working in the industry and R&D organizations.

Also, it proposes establishment of a national semiconductor fund of Rs10 billion to provide soft loans, grants, startup support, incentives to retain local talent and attract major international firms & foreign diaspora for the next decade. 

The semiconductor market can be divided into three segments – 1) chip design, 2) fabrication, and 3) assembly, test & packaging (ATP). The EDA tools & chip design market is mostly dominated by the USA whereas Taiwan is leading the chip fabrication segment.

In ATP (also known as OSAT), major market share is held by China. Different segments of the semiconductor industry have varying requirements for investment, HR, and ROI. It is evident that the fabrication and ATP do not guarantee an immediate profit or self-sustenance. 

South Asia Semiconductor limited SAS www.sasemicon.com 

Cleanroom Construction Bid for South Asia Semiconductor (SAS)

Cleanroom Construction Bid for South Asia Semiconductor (SAS)

To: Cleanroom Construction and Consulting Firms

From: Toor Khan, Founder & CEO, South Asia 

Subject: Cleanroom Construction Bid for 50,000 sq ft Facility at Islamabad Technology Zone (ITZ)

Introduction

South Asia Semiconductor (SAS), a leading startup in Islamabad Technology Zone (ITZ), is seeking bids from qualified cleanroom construction and consulting firms for the construction of a new 50,000 sq ft cleanroom facility. This facility will be dedicated to the production of advanced 7nm System-on-Chip (SoC) devices.

Project Scope

The project scope includes the following:

• Design and construction of a Class 100 (ISO 5) cleanroom environment across 50,000 sq ft.
• Integration of essential cleanroom utilities, including High-Purity Water (HPW) system, Ultra-Filtered (UF) Compressed Dry Air (CDA) system, and exhaust systems.
• Installation of specialized cleanroom furniture and fixtures.
• HEPA filtration systems and air handling units for maintaining air quality.
• Integration of temperature and humidity control systems.
• Lighting systems designed specifically for cleanroom environments.
• Validation and qualification of the cleanroom in accordance with ISO 14644 standards.
• Project management and construction oversight.
• (Optional) Consulting services for cleanroom operations and best practices.

Bid Requirements

We require detailed proposals from qualified firms that include the following information:

• Company profile and experience in cleanroom construction, specifically for semiconductor production.
• Past projects with comparable scale and complexity.
• References from previous clients.
• Proposed timeline for the project completion.
• Detailed breakdown of costs, including materials, labor, and engineering fees.
• Qualifications and experience of the project team.
• Safety record and approach to cleanroom construction.
• Warranty information for installed equipment and construction work.

(Optional)

• Expertise in cleanroom operations and best practices (if consulting services are offered)

Selection Criteria

SAS will evaluate all bids based on the following criteria:

• Experience and qualifications of the firm.
• Track record in cleanroom construction for semiconductor applications.
• Proposed project timeline and budget.
• Quality of proposed design and materials.
• Safety record and commitment to quality.
• (Optional) Expertise in cleanroom operations (if consulting services are offered)

Submission Process

Please submit your proposals electronically to toorkhan@sasemicon.com by [Date].

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#CleanroomConstruction #SemiconductorCleanroom #CleanroomPakistan #ITZ #ISO14644 #7nmSOC #SASemiconductor

Thank you for your interest in this project. We look forward to receiving your proposals.

Sincerely,

Toor Khan

Founder & CEO

South Asia Semiconductor (SAS)