Infosys has launched a new Centre for Advanced AI, Cybersecurity, and Space Technology in Hubballi, Karnataka, marking a strategic step in the company’s decentralised expansion across tier-2 cities. The facility is part of Infosys Living Labs and aims to serve as both a client delivery unit and a hub for applied research and academic collaboration.
Expanding innovation capacity beyond metros
The Hubballi centre reinforces Infosys’ strategy of diversifying its operations outside major metro areas. With a current headcount exceeding 1,000 in the city, the company’s presence in northern Karnataka is steadily growing. The new centre is designed to host teams working on next-generation technologies, including AI model training, autonomous systems, aerospace analytics, and quantum-resilient cybersecurity solutions.
While Infosys has not shared specifics about the size of its investment, the facility is confirmed to be part of its long-term infrastructure roadmap in India. The centre will support enterprise-grade R&D initiatives while also enabling faster client delivery on emerging tech projects.
Academic partnerships to drive skill development
Infosys has signed partnership agreements with local academic institutions, including IIIT Dharwad and KLE Technological University, to integrate industry exposure into their academic curriculum. Through these partnerships, the company plans to offer students hands-on learning opportunities in applied AI, cybersecurity, and space-tech domains.
These engagements are expected to fuel regional talent pipelines and equip graduates with skillsets tailored to industry needs. Infosys also aims to co-develop curricula aligned with its research areas, creating pathways for students to transition directly into innovation roles.
This effort complements Karnataka’s broader policy push to foster balanced regional development by encouraging technology investments beyond Bengaluru.
Part of broader decentralisation effort across India
Hubballi joins a growing list of tier-2 and tier-3 cities where Infosys has established or expanded its presence, including Indore, Mohali, and Nagpur. The decentralisation strategy is driven by both cost-efficiency and resilience, reducing reliance on large metro-based campuses.
State officials have welcomed the new centre as a sign of the region’s growing role in India’s IT landscape. While hiring is ongoing, Infosys has not disclosed specific recruitment numbers or project timelines. The centre will eventually be part of the company’s global innovation lab network, focused on solving enterprise challenges through deep-tech collaboration.
Infosys’ expansion into advanced technology domains, combined with a regional talent-first approach, signals a shift toward distributed innovation across India’s IT industry.
