Infosys Launches Advanced AI Centre in Hubballi

Fast Summary

• Infosys inaugurated the Centre for Advanced AI, Cybersecurity, and Space Technology at its Hubballi Growth Center in Karnataka on August 6, 2025.
• The facility is part of Infosys’ global ‘Living Labs’ network designed to promote innovation and emerging technologies.
• Minister BT Priyank Kharge stated that Karnataka has seen significant industrial growth with 23 companies contributing to innovations in the last year alone.
• Over the past two years, 40 companies have shown interest in expanding operations in north karnataka regions like Hubballi, Dharwad, Belagavi.
• Hubballi hosts 125 startups with government support amounting to ₹50 lakh per startup. North Karnataka IT exports were valued at ₹13,000 crore collectively across major cities like Mysuru (₹5,000 crore) and Tumakuru (₹1,500 crore).
• the centre aims to foster local talent development by strengthening industry-academia partnerships-key focus areas include AI-driven solutions and cybersecurity technology for various industries globally.
• Minister M.B. Patil highlighted that these advancements are aligned with efforts under the ‘Beyond Bengaluru’ initiative aimed at promoting skill development corridors outside Bengaluru.
• Infosys expressed plans for further expansion into other parts of north Karnataka.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The launch of Infosys’ advanced technology centre in Hubballi signifies a turning point for regional development initiatives within north Karnataka while reinforcing India’s positioning as a global IT hub. By establishing hubs beyond Bengaluru under progressive frameworks like ‘Beyond Bengaluru,’ the state is actively decentralizing economic activity-creating opportunities across underserved regions including Mandya and Davanagere.

This new Living Labs facility not only positions Hubballi as a significant contributor towards futuristic technologies such as AI and cybersecurity but also demonstrates the effectiveness of government-industry collaborations to drive regional inclusion through job creation and education integration among local youth.

For India this initiative reflects a push toward reducing dependence on conventional urban clusters (e.g., Bengaluru) while empowering smaller cities to compete within international markets-a vital move towards balanced economic growth statewide.

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