Semiconductor and electronics testing company Teradyne has inaugurated its first dedicated office in India in Bengaluru, marking a formal expansion of its presence in the country.
The office at Bagmane Cosmos Tech Park was inaugurated by Priyank Kharge, Minister for Home, Information Technology, Biotechnology and E-Governance, Government of Karnataka. Dominic Viens, VP and GM, Power Test Division, Teradyne; Avinash Menon, Director, KIDS; and senior company executives and industry stakeholders were also present.
Kharge said Teradyne’s decision to establish its first India office in Bengaluru reflected the strength of Karnataka’s technology and innovation ecosystem. He also called for greater collaboration between the company, startups, academic institutions and the state’s Centres of Excellence.
“Karnataka has always believed that government must create the environment for innovation to thrive. Bengaluru has evolved from being called a pensioner’s paradise to becoming home to some of the biggest disruptors in AI, innovation, deep technology and advanced engineering,” Kharge said.
He said the state currently has 21 Centres of Excellence that bring together industry, academia, startups and government, and urged Teradyne to explore opportunities across the semiconductor supply chain.
“We want companies like Teradyne to collaborate not only with the government, but also with our startups, institutions and Centres of Excellence. If there are opportunities across the semiconductor supply chain, the Government of Karnataka is happy to have those conversations and enable them,” he said.
Kharge also said the state government was willing to act as an early adopter of technology developed by startups and technology companies where such solutions could address public-sector requirements.
“The Government of Karnataka is here to enable you to succeed. We also believe that government can be the first customer for innovation,” he said. “Teradyne’s decision to establish its first office in India in Bengaluru is a strong vote of confidence in the ecosystem we have built.”
Greg Smith, President and CEO of Teradyne, said the Bengaluru office was part of the company’s longer-term approach to India’s semiconductor market.
“India is at an inflection point in its semiconductor journey and establishing a permanent office in Bengaluru reflects our long-term commitment to this market,” Smith said.
He added that India’s increasing investments in domestic fabrication, packaging and testing would create a larger role for companies supporting the semiconductor value chain.
“As India accelerates investment in domestic fabrication, packaging, and test capabilities, we intend to be a trusted partner to our customers, our government partners, and the broader ecosystem every step of the way. Establishing a local presence will help us move at the speed this industry demands,” Smith said.
The Bengaluru office will serve as Teradyne’s local base for customer engagement, applications support, training and partnerships as the company expands its engagement with India’s semiconductor and electronics industry.