"The countries that embrace AI as a core part of their innovation economy will shape the future of technology itself." - Demis Hassabis, CEO, DeepMind
Graphcore strengthens India’s AI ambitions
British AI chipmaker Graphcore has announced a major investment plan of £1 billion in India over the next decade. The company will establish an AI engineering hub in Bengaluru, aiming to make India a global centre for semiconductor and AI design excellence. This move marks a significant step in India’s growing role in the global AI ecosystem.
Expanding engineering excellence
Owned by Japan’s SoftBank, Graphcore plans to create 500 new semiconductor jobs, with an immediate target of hiring around 100 engineers in areas like silicon logic design, verification, and characterisation. Since its acquisition by SoftBank, Graphcore has been integrated into a broader AI infrastructure strategy that includes the $500 billion Stargate initiative with OpenAI and Oracle. The Indian centre will design and develop semiconductor products that can power AI systems for industries like healthcare, environmental science, and drug discovery.
Building India’s semiconductor capabilities
The firm clarified that India will initially focus on design and development, not chip fabrication, since advanced manufacturing nodes (like 3nm and 2nm) are still concentrated in Taiwan. However, he acknowledged India’s growing engineering expertise as a valuable foundation for future semiconductor ambitions.
A boost for India’s AI future
Graphcore’s Bengaluru centre symbolizes confidence in India’s technical talent and its strategic place in global AI supply chains. It aligns with India’s vision to become a major AI innovation hub, strengthening partnerships across academia, research, and industry.
Summary
Graphcore’s £1 billion investment in Bengaluru will create 500 semiconductor jobs and establish an AI engineering hub to drive chip innovation for global AI applications. The move highlights India’s emergence as a key player in AI infrastructure, design, and engineering excellence.Food for thought
Can India’s engineering strength evolve fast enough to make it a global semiconductor manufacturing hub?AI concept to learn: AI Compute Infrastructure
AI compute infrastructure refers to the hardware, software, and systems that power artificial intelligence models. It includes specialized chips like GPUs and IPUs, high-speed data networks, and cloud-based compute systems that enable large-scale AI training and deployment.
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