Qualcomm inaugurates its new Chennai Design Center and 6G University Research India program

Reiterating Qualcomm’s commitment to India and its digital growth, the company has announced the inauguration of its Chennai Design Center. Marking a crucial step forward in Qualcomm’s journey of innovation, this expansion entails an investment of Rs. 177.27 crores.

The Design Centre will specialize in wireless connectivity solutions, with a focus on innovations that complement Wi-Fi technologies. Additionally, it will actively contribute to Qualcomm's global Research and Development endeavors in 5G Cellular technology, reinforcing the company's commitment to staying at the forefront of the wireless communications industry. The new Design Centre is expected to generate jobs for up to 1600 skilled technology professionals, further contributing to the growth and development of India’s vibrant workforce. This investment will also open new doors for semiconductor design in alignment with the government’s vision of ‘Make in India’ and will unlock growth opportunities for a strong indigenous design ecosystem.

In addition, the company also announced its program supporting 6G University Research in India in line with the government’s Bharat 6G Vision, encouraging academia research and leadership in emerging 6G technologies.

The center was inaugurated in the presence of Cristiano Amon, President & Chief Executive Officer, Qualcomm Incorporated and chief guest, Shri. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India who shared his vision for a digitally empowered India.

Cristiano Amon addressed the audience and the senior leadership teams from Qualcomm on the key role of this center in reaffirming the company’s commitment to India. India has a well-established IT industry with many multinational corporations who work in a growth-oriented policy ecosystem supported by central and state governments which has led to a conducive environment for tech talent to flourish. Qualcomm looks forward to the growth opportunities that the country presents.

Shri. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India, said, “India's technological prowess continues to soar, positioning us as a global leader in innovation. Our nation's strong commitment to embracing digital progress marks our journey towards a digitally empowered society. We are happy to extend our support to Qualcomm which has played a key role in accelerating India’s digital journey and together we aim to connect millions of Indians through 5G connectivity. The new design center marks a key milestone for not just the company but also the impact it is set to bring forth with employee opportunities that will further nurture our tech talent.”

Talking about Qualcomm’s commitment to establish a deeper presence in India, Rahul Patel, Group General Manager, Connectivity, Broadband & Networking (CBN), Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. shares, “The new Design Centre in Chennai plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of connectivity globally, especially in India.  It is a critical asset to support Qualcomm’s commitment to Make in India strategy. With R&D as the center’s core expertise, it will be a key enabler in Qualcomm’s business growth and will accelerate the growth of market adoption of advanced wireless tech solutions.”

Mahesh Moorthy, Vice President, Engineering and Qualcomm Chennai Design Center Head, said, “The new center will unlock growth opportunities for the local community. Tamil Nadu represents a pool of highly skilled tech professionals, and the city of Chennai is home to several multinationals, and we are excited to work closely with our technology partners in this space. The center will propel our technology advancements by building cutting-edge solutions for a digital India in alignment with the government’s grand vision of making India a tech superpower.”