With more than 680 women engineering students mentored since its launch, TI India’s WiSH program is helping build a stronger pipeline of female talent for India’s growing semiconductor industry
Bengaluru, July 16, 2026: Texas Instruments (TI) India today announced the conclusion of its fifth edition of the Women in Semiconductors and Hardware (WiSH) program, TI India’s flagship initiative to inspire, mentor, and accelerate the careers of women engineering students in semiconductors, hardware, and embedded systems. During the program, participants engage in hands-on experiments, technical simulations, lab visits and engineering projects that expose them to real-world semiconductor applications and product development workflows.
Since its inception five years ago, the program has empowered 685 women engineering students through mentorship by TI engineers and facilitated more than 300 internship opportunities, helping create a sustained pipeline of female talent into one of the world’s fastest-growing technology sectors. Building on the momentum of previous editions, the 2026 WiSH program recorded a 33% increase in registrations, close to 2,600 applications last year, reflecting growing aspiration among women students across India to pursue semiconductor careers.
“At Texas Instruments, we believe early exposure to industry and mentorship can play an important role in shaping future engineers. While women account for 43% of STEM graduates in India, one of the highest rates globally, they continue to be underrepresented in technical roles,” said Arbab Kausar, HR director, Texas Instruments India. “Over the past five years, the WiSH program has helped women engineering students gain practical skills in semiconductor and hardware engineering while building their technical capabilities. The significant increase in registrations this year is encouraging and reflects the growing interest in semiconductor careers among female engineering students across India.”
While the program’s core architecture remains consistent, the 2026 cohort has been meaningfully strengthened. Pre-work learning modules and streamlined sessions significantly expanded the time participants spent on hands-on problem-solving, brainstorming, and collaborative design thinking. Students continue to engage with TI mentors, former WiSH participants, interns, and early-career engineers, gaining practical insights into what a career in semiconductor engineering truly looks like.
“The WiSH program gave me an opportunity to learn directly from experienced hardware engineers and gain valuable insights into the semiconductor industry,” said Ashmita Das, who joined TI India as a digital intern after participating in the WiSH program. “Returning to TI as a summer intern feels like a dream come true and marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in my journey. Deepening my technical expertise while gaining first-hand experience of working with teams that collaborate, innovate, and drive impactful engineering solutions has been incredibly rewarding.”
Through WiSH and its broader talent development initiatives, TI India continues to invest in strengthening the long-term growth of India’s semiconductor ecosystem by nurturing the next generation of women engineers.