Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR), the research division of Samsung Electronics, has unveiled its latest research and development (R&D) facility in Bengaluru, India. This strategic move aims to propel cutting-edge semiconductor research and development in the country, addressing Samsung’s growing requirements for advanced infrastructure.
Situated at Bagmane Capital Tech Park in the Angkor-West area, the new SSIR facility spans 1.6 Lakh square feet across four floors, with the capacity to accommodate nearly 1,600 professionals. Balajee Sowrirajan, Executive VP & MD at Samsung Semiconductor India Research, emphasized the facility’s significance in expanding the company’s presence in India.
Currently boasting over 4,500 employees, SSIR has ambitious plans to add more than 700 professionals, including fresh graduates and lateral hires across various teams in the country. Notably, the research arm has recently collaborated with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to establish a Quantum Technology Lab.
The Quantum Technology Lab focuses on integrating cryogenic control chips with qubits, single photon sources, and detectors, aiming to address reliability challenges in quantum technologies.
This development comes on the heels of Samsung’s preparations to commence laptop manufacturing in the Greater Noida facility later this year. TM Roh, President and Head of the Mobile Experience (MX) business at Samsung, highlighted the company’s commitment to optimizing the factory’s capacity to meet global laptop demand while maintaining its manufacturing significance.
Last year, the Indian government imposed temporary restrictions on the import of laptops, tablets, and personal computers, leading major tech giants, including Dell, Apple, and HP, to seek reconsideration. Although the government later lifted the restrictions, it received 38 applications, including 25 from domestic companies, for the PLI Scheme 2.0 for IT hardware.
Samsung, despite not participating in the scheme, decided to shift its laptop manufacturing base to India to reduce dependence on imports. The company expresses its commitment to cooperating with government policies to strengthen manufacturing in the country.
In parallel efforts, global technology giants Intel and Infinix are also exploring plans to initiate laptop manufacturing operations in India.
