07-08-2025
Infosys sets up Centre for Advance AI in Hubballi
Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj and IT, BT Priyank Kharge has said that new innovations are happening in Hubballi, Dharwad, Belagavi, along with other centres, in Karnataka.
He was speaking at the launch of Infosys Centre for Advanced AI, Cybersecurity, and Space Technology at its Hubballi Development Center (DC) in Karnataka on August 6. This new centre is part of 'Infosys Living Labs', a network of over 12 established centres globally designed to help clients accelerate innovation and leverage emerging technologies to future-proof their businesses.
The Minister said that and in the last 12 months, 23 companies had involved themselves in various innovations in the region, and in the last two years, 40 companies had shown interest in expanding their operations in the region. 'The government of Karnataka is extending assistance of ₹50 lakh to start-ups. Hubballi alone has 125 start-ups,' he said.
Steps had been taken to provide employment in the IT sector in Mandya, Mysuru, Bengaluru South (Ramanagara), and Davanagere districts. 'The State has exported IT products worth ₹4.5 lakh, with Hubballi contributing ₹3,500 crore, Belagavi ₹3,000 crore, Mysuru ₹5,000 crore, and Tumakuru ₹1,500 crore,' he said.
'Infosys is expanding its presence in north Karnataka through its Hubballi Development Centre. This milestone not only creates vital employment opportunities, but also strengthens industry-academia collaboration, paving the way for local talent to thrive in emerging domains like AI and cybersecurity,' said the Minister.
He encouraged Infosys to explore possibilities of expanding its business footprint to other districts of north Karnataka as well, further boosting regional growth and inclusivity. 'The Living Lab will drive economic activity, strengthen industry-academia collaboration, and position Hubballi as a vital contributor to Karnataka's digital future,' said Mr. Kharge.
Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development M.B. Patil said that the success of Infosys in Hubballi was the result of the 'Beyond Benglauru' initiative. 'We are committed to develop innovation corridors in Mysuru, Mangaluru and Belagavi,' he said.
Mr. Patil said that along with IT development, the government had prioritised expansion of skill development initiatives and quality infrastructure development.
'For this purpose, prominent cities had been identified. Through the initiatives, it had been planned to make world class companies set up their bases in the State, including in north Karnataka, and also make opportunities available to talented youth from the region,' he said.
Mr. Patil hopes that the Hubballi campus of Infosys would grow bigger than its Bengaluru campus.
Sunil Kumar Dhareshwar, Executive Vice-President, Infosys, said, 'The new Living Labs is a significant step forward in our mission to deliver AI-driven digital solutions that transform industries. This centre would help Infosys to address key client needs while driving innovation at scale.'
According to the company, the centre is expected to establish Hubballi as a key technology hub for Infosys, specialising in advanced digital solutions like AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, engineering services, SAP, and space technology. The centre will serve clients globally across industries, including manufacturing, financial services, retail and healthcare.
