Ericsson is strengthening its Research and Development (R&D) presence in Bengaluru to enhance its capabilities in Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) development.
The expansion is set to add over 150 new positions to Ericsson’s R&D team in India. Bengaluru will serve as the primary location for the growth of Ericsson’s ASIC R&D unit.
“Expanding our ASIC R&D in India will enable us to leverage the local technology competence in the country towards enhancing our capabilities in semiconductor design. This unit will also contribute towards strengthening the semiconductor ecosystem in the country,” Nitin Bansal, managing director of Ericsson India, said.
“We are keen to strengthen our R&D team in Bengaluru, a city celebrated for its dynamic technology ecosystem and skilled professionals. By increasing our focus on ASIC development, we are reinforcing our technological prowess,” Anna Dicander, vice president of Radio & Transport Engineering at Ericsson Business Area Networks, added.
Ericsson’s investment in Ericsson Silicon is central to its innovation efforts. The company’s System on a Chip (SoC) solutions are designed for mobile networks and are integrated across the entire Ericsson Radio System, including basebands, radio, and transport, enabling service providers to fully utilise 5G.
Ericsson has been a significant force in shaping India’s telecom landscape for over 120 years, from the introduction of GSM services in 1994 to supporting 5G development. In 2024, the company also launched its India 6G program, forming a dedicated 6G research team at its Chennai R&D Center.
Globally, Ericsson invests approximately USD 5 billion annually in R&D, further cementing its leadership in 5G and next-generation technologies.
The company’s R&D facilities in India, including those in Chennai, Bengaluru, and Gurugram, work on a range of telecom innovations, including AI and cloud technologies.
