In an important move to support digital transformation, research, and innovation initiatives in India, ZEISS opened its Global Capability Center (GCC) in India. Shri Priyank Kharge, Hon. Minister of Electronics, IT & BT (Information Technology and Biotechnology), Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Karnataka, officially opened the facility in Bengaluru.
A critical hub, the ZEISS India Global Capability Center will leverage Bengaluru’s extensive IT talent pool to propel technological solutions and enhance ZEISS’s worldwide research and development capabilities.
600+ workers with extensive domain knowledge in the areas of application research for medical technologies, vision care, cyber security, artificial intelligence, cloud excellence, and digital transformation will be housed in the 43,000 square foot facility. By 2028, the corporation wants to double its present staff.
ZEISS India also worked with the Karnataka government to improve the region’s research and development (R&D) ecosystem for new technologies on the historic occasion of the GCC Inauguration.
By creating a collaborative center where ZEISS will provide its infrastructure and experience and start-ups will offer their agility and disruptive innovation, this joint R&D project will boost Karnataka’s thriving start-up ecosystem.
With the goal of seeing a sizable portion of these innovations hit the market in three years, the partnership will work to expedite the commercialization of innovative goods like AI-driven diagnostics and smart optical devices.
Addressing the media and the audience at the inaugural event, Shri Priyank Kharge, Hon’ble Minister of Electronics, IT & BT (Information Technology and Biotechnology), Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Karnataka said, “ZEISS’s journey in India is a testament to our nation’s strength as a premier global investment hub, attracting and retaining top-tier companies. India now hosts over 4,000 Global Capability Centers (GCCs), with Karnataka alone accounting for 38% of these. The state has the potential to drive growth across diverse sectors, including agritech, aerospace, and technology, and I am excited to see the positive outcomes of public-private partnership. I encourage more such alliances to drive impactful solutions.”
ZEISS states to have made a significant impact in meeting essential vision needs, particularly in underserved rural areas. Together, we can address pressing vision issues, especially among school children, where undiagnosed problems can affect academic progress.”
Mr. Dhaval Radia (Chief Financial Officer, ZEISS India) added, “At ZEISS India Global Capability Center, we are investing in building a sustainable and scalable innovation framework for the ZEISS Group. This center will accelerate the digital transformation of our growing global operations and stands as a clear testament to our unwavering commitment to building a solid foundation for ZEISS’s growth in India.”
In addition to the Joint Research and Development (R&D) Program, ZEISS India also announced the collaboration with the Karnataka Government to make quality vision-care more accessible across Karnataka’s rural and underserved regions. Through the Aloka Vision Program by ZEISS, this partnership will aim to provide affordable eye-care services to 100,000 individuals over the next 3 years.
By launching the new Global Capability Center, ZEISS India is taking a risky gamble on the rapidly growing Indian market and setting itself up to take advantage of the enormous potential for technical innovation and advancement in the nation.
In addition to demonstrating ZEISS’s belief in India as a significant actor in the world economy, this calculated investment also shows the company’s intention to increase its presence in the area.
ZEISS India is well-positioned to accelerate growth and provide innovative solutions that satisfy the changing demands of clients and communities around the country by supporting local talent and building partnerships with entrepreneurs and the government.
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