Ericsson Expands R&D Center in Bengaluru, Boosting Semiconductor Capabilities for 5G and Beyond

Ericsson Expands R&D Centre in Bengaluru with Focus on Semiconductor | AIM

The expansion is set to add over 150 new positions to Ericsson's R&D team in India, underscoring the company's focus on semiconductor innovation. 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.

Ericsson to add 150+ R&D roles in Bengaluru to boost chip design for 5G networks

Ericsson is growing its Bengaluru R&D team by over 150 positions to boost ASIC development and enhance programmable networks. This expansion will leverage local tech talent to strengthen semiconductor design and the ecosystem in India. The team will focus on System on Chips for 5G and future network technologies. Swedish network equipment maker Ericsson is expanding its research and development (R&D) team in Bengaluru by more than 150 positions to enhance its capabilities in Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) development. The R&D expansion in India will serve to enhance Ericsson's portfolio of high-performing programmable networks. The team will work on developing Ericsson Silicon's range of System on Chips (SoC) for use in network technologies to fully leverage 5G and address both current and future needs, the company said in a statement Thursday. "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," said Nitin Bansal, managing director, Ericsson India. The company has multiple R&D sites in India, including in Chennai, Bengaluru, and Gurugram that work across telecom domains spanning Transport, Packet Core, OSS, BSS, Cloud and advanced AI technologies. Ericsson invests $5 billion in R&D annually, it added. It though didn't specify the investments to be made for the latest expansion in India. "By increasing our focus on ASIC development, we are reinforcing our technological prowess. Our investments in the Ericsson Silicon platform, in particular, will accelerate the launch of new products and innovative features to the market." said Anna Dicander, Vice President, Radio and Transport Engineering, Ericsson Business Area Networks.

Ericsson Expands ASIC R&D Operations in Bengaluru to Strengthen Semiconductor Capabilities

Ericsson has announced that it is expanding its Research and Development (R&D) operations in Bengaluru, India, to enhance its capabilities in Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) development. "This strategic move underscores Ericsson's commitment to enable India to be at the forefront of future communication technology," the company announced on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The Swedish telecom giant plans to hire over 150 engineers in the initial phase of this expansion. "The R&D expansion in India will serve to enhance Ericsson's industry-leading portfolio, shaping the future with high-performing programmable networks," Ericsson said. "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," said Nitin Bansal, Managing Director, Ericsson India. "This unit will also contribute towards strengthening the semiconductor ecosystem in the country. Ericsson expects to initially grow its R&D team in India by more than 150 positions." Anna Dicander, Vice President of Radio & Transport Engineering at Ericsson Business Area Networks, highlighted the significance of the Bengaluru expansion. "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. Our investments in the Ericsson Silicon platform, in particular, will accelerate the launch of new products and innovative features to the market." Also Read: India Leads 5G Growth with FWA Expansion and Global Data Usage Record: Ericsson Mobility Report Ericsson Silicon Platform "Ericsson Silicon plays a crucial role in creating high-performing, energy-efficient, and lightweight products suitable for various deployment scenarios," Dicander says. Ericsson Silicon's range of System on a Chip (SoC) is specifically designed for mobile networks and integrated across the entire Ericsson Radio System - including RAN Compute (basebands), Radio, and Transport. This integration enables service providers to fully leverage 5G and address both current and future needs. According to the company, Ericsson Silicon is a key enabler of advanced capabilities, enhanced performance, and optimised energy efficiency of Ericsson-powered high-performing networks across the globe. Also Read: India's 5G Subscriptions Projected to Reach 700 Million by 2028: Ericsson Mobility Report R&D Footprint in India The Bengaluru expansion adds to Ericsson's existing R&D footprint in India, which includes centers in Chennai and Gurugram. These facilities contribute to various domains, including transport, packet core, OSS, BSS, cloud, and advanced AI technologies. In 2024, Ericsson launched its India 6G program with the formation of an India 6G Research Team at its Chennai R&D Center. Ericsson noted that it invests about USD 5 billion in R&D annually, which plays a significant role in shaping the company's technology leadership in 5G and next-generation products and solutions.