Ericsson expands Bengaluru R&D hub to boost semiconductor innovation

Ericsson is scaling up its research and development operations in Bengaluru by expanding its Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) capabilities. This strategic move will add over 150 new positions to the company's Indian R&D team, reinforcing its commitment to semiconductor innovation.

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The Bengaluru centre will now become a key hub for ASIC development, strengthening Ericsson's global footprint in cutting-edge chip design. This initiative aligns with the company’s broader investment in Ericsson Silicon, a foundational component of its advanced System on a Chip (SoC) solutions. These SoCs are essential for powering mobile networks and are seamlessly integrated across Ericsson’s Radio System infrastructure—spanning basebands, radios, and transport systems—to enhance 5G performance.

India continues to play a central role in Ericsson’s global R&D strategy. The company's engineering centres in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Gurugram contribute to a broad spectrum of telecom innovations, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and future wireless technologies.

In 2024, it launched an India-specific 6G initiative, establishing a dedicated research team at its Chennai facility to explore next-generation communication technologies.

With a global annual R&D investment of around USD 5 billion, Ericsson continues to lead in telecom technology advancement. The Bengaluru expansion highlights its intent to deepen semiconductor expertise while contributing to India’s growing tech ecosystem.