IBM has announced plans to establish a Software Lab in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh focused on advancing GenAI and Agentic AI technologies.
IBM India Software Labs, one of the largest software development centers for IBM, plays a crucial role in the development of GenAI, data & AI, automation, cybersecurity and sustainability solutions.
The company said this Lab will focus on developing AI-powered solutions using Large Language Models (LLMs) and Small Language Models (SLMs) to address the evolving needs of businesses in India and globally.
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, said, “The new Software Lab will play a pivotal role in the state’s economic growth through job creation and the engagement of local talent. It will accelerate AI-driven innovation and use cases that enhance productivity, efficiency and improve citizen services. We plan to develop Lucknow as an AI city and position it as a hub for nurturing talent, fostering ideas and an AI ecosystem.”
“IBM’s proposed expansion in Lucknow aligns with our mission to further grow the technology sector, improve workforce skills training and create job opportunities for the state’s youth. Our government will extend full support to IBM to establish its software development centre, and I am confident that our talent and IBM’s leading technologies will further strengthen the IT/ITeS sector in the state,” he added.
IBM India Software Labs (ISL) is said to contribute extensively to IBM’s Software business by designing, developing, and delivering software portfolio that helps clients transform into AI-first enterprise driving productivity at scale responsibly. Currently, IBM Software Labs operate from Bengaluru, Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Kochi, Pune, Hyderabad and Chennai in India.
Sandip Patel, Managing Director, IBM India and South Asia added, “The expansion of IBM’s Software Lab in Uttar Pradesh is a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to ‘Innovate in India’ for India and the world. India’s ‘Naya Daur’ will be driven by technology, talent, and a dynamic ecosystem that promotes creativity and innovation to foster progress. The Lucknow Software Lab will leverage the region’s skilled workforce to develop next-generation AI solutions, strengthen digital capabilities, and contribute to India’s digital transformation.”
The Lucknow Lab will offer roles including software engineers, application developers, technical testers, and UX designers, among others. It will be located at Platinum Mall, Sushant Golf City.