Semiconductor Association Pune
Charter Document
Semiconductor Association Pune is a not for profit initiative run by a group of Industry Professionals working in Semiconductor Companies in Pune. The goal of the Association is to provide a platform for Industry Professionals, Studenty Community, Startups, in the related field to connect, network and collaborate and help the Semiconductor Ecosystem in the region grow further. Semiconductor Association Pune would be conducting various activities to accomplish the goal stated above, specifics are given below.
1. Technical Conferences and Tech Talks:
Annual/Semi-Annual/Quarterly/ Technical event or as decided by the Board of Directors of the Association whereby Industry experts would be invited to talk about various relevant topics on Industry Trends in Semiconductor Industry. Participants would be working professionals, students and Professors in the relevant field. Although technical, the participants would be required to talk about the topics and share information which is available in public domain and in any way not confidential in nature.
2. Support Talent Development :
There are many colleges and Universities eager to engage with Industry professionals to help their students pick up projects and research areas in line with Industry demand. They also want to impart skill based education early enough to have Students pick up the skills relevant for the Industry keeping up with the dynamic trends in Technology landscape. Members of association would engage with colleges to mentor students on picking up right academic projects or in some cases evaluate the academic projects as Industry Professional.
3. Influence Government Authorties
No industry can flourish without required support from the State and Central Government. Members of Association would help establish the channel(s) with the Government authorities and seek the support needed to have a thriving ecosystem, favourable for both Start-ups and MNC’s to consider Pune and other parts of Maharashtra, as preferred destination for setting up their business. The support needed from the government authorities is in terms of infrastructure availability, incubation centres, policies for ease of doing business and similar areas.
4. Branding
In order to attract more talent and more businesses to the region, it is important to effectively do the branding of
a) Already existing small but vibrant and diverse Semiconductor ecosystem
b) Avenues for people to explore and pursue their hobbies and interests outside of work thus underlining the quality of life offered by the region.
This includes activities like social media campaign, News Letters, Podcasts, events in the Universities for making student community aware about the career opportunities in Semiconductor Industry.
5. Sustainability
Businesses and Industrialization propels the economic growth and has positive impact on the quality of life of the Society. It is equally important to have a development which is sustainable. This requires balanced approach where development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
As such Association would engage, participate, support and encourage activities which help maintain environmental and social sustainability.
5.1 Environmental Sustainability:
Support initiatives focussed on conserving natural resources, reducing pollution/waste, and managing resources like water, energy, and land responsibly.
5.2 Social Sustainability:
Support initiatives which help in maintaining and improving social equity and community well-being. It includes ensuring access to education and opportunities for all individuals, and fostering communities that are inclusive, resilient, and diverse.
6. Human Resources
Semiconductor Association Pune would seek volunteers who are willing to participate and contribute to the various initiatives. All volunteers would be required to ensure that their involvement in these initiatives does not result into conflict of Interest with their respective employers.
Non-Conflicting nature of the Activities run by Semiconductor Association Pune
Semiconductor Association Pune would require the participating individuals to ensure that any activities would not result into conflict of interest with the Companies and Organizations they are associated with. Association would needs participating members and individuals to
1. Not use this platform for Hiring or Job hunt.
2. Spend time only on holidays, weekends and outside of office hours.
3. Not use any resources from their Employers.
4. Not disclose any confidential information regarding the companies they are associated with.
Funds for events and activities
All the participating members of the Association are expected to devote their time for “Free” and do not expect any monetary compensation for the support they are extending for the Association.
The expenses for various events would be covered by “Registration Fees” by the participants and “Sponsorship and Donation” from Industry and Philanthropists.