IBM to Set Up Software Lab in Lucknow Focusing on Agentic AI

IBM has announced plans to open a new Software Lab in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, aimed at accelerating innovation in generative AI and agentic AI. The facility will be located at Platinum Mall in Sushant Golf City and is part of IBM’s broader expansion efforts in India.

The upcoming lab will develop AI solutions using Large Language Models (LLMs) and Small Language Models (SLMs) to meet evolving business needs both domestically and internationally. 

IBM India Software Labs, among the company’s largest software development centres globally, will leverage this new facility to enhance solutions in data and AI, automation, cybersecurity, and sustainability. The lab will adopt global best practices in software engineering, design, and development to create cutting-edge technologies.

“The new Software Lab in Lucknow will play a pivotal role in the state’s economic growth through job creation and the engagement of local talent. It will accelerate AI-driven innovation and use cases that enhance productivity, efficiency and improve citizen services. We plan to develop Lucknow as an AI city and position it as a hub for nurturing talent, fostering ideas and an AI ecosystem,” said the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath.

He added, “IBM’s proposed expansion in Lucknow aligns with our mission to further grow the technology sector, improve workforce skills training and create job opportunities for the state’s youth. Our government will extend full support to IBM to establish its software development center and I am confident that our talent and IBM’s leading technologies will further strengthen the IT/ITeS sector in the state.”

Highlighting IBM’s commitment to India, Sandip Patel, MD, IBM India and South Asia, said, “The Lucknow Software Lab will leverage the region’s skilled workforce to develop next-generation AI solutions, strengthen digital capabilities, and contribute to India’s digital transformation.”

Vishal Chahal, VP, IBM India Software Labs, noted, “Strategic collaboration between the government, industry, and academia supported by forward-looking policies and robust infrastructure will further strengthen its position in the technology landscape.”

IBM India Software Labs (ISL) plays a key role in IBM’s software business by building next-generation software portfolios that help enterprises transition to AI-first models and scale productivity responsibly. Currently, ISL operates in Bengaluru, Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Kochi, Pune, Hyderabad, and Chennai.

The Lucknow Software Lab will offer a range of roles including software engineers, application developers, technical testers, UX designers, among others, further bolstering employment opportunities in the region.