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Netrasemi, a fabless semiconductor start-up established in 2020, is headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The company launched its flagship A2000 AI system-on-chip (SoC) on May 30, 2026, marking a significant step in India’s semiconductor and artificial intelligence ecosystem. The chip is designed for applications such as smart surveillance cameras, edge AI boxes, and intelligent video gateways. It features an in-house Neural Processor, Vision Processing Unit, and Image Signal Processor, along with a patented processing architecture. Supported by the Design Linked Incentive scheme and private investors, Netrasemi is contributing to India's goal of achieving greater self-reliance in advanced semiconductor technologies.