TP-Link India Boosts Innovation with Bengaluru R&D Centre, Mumbai Incubation Launch
The newly opened Mumbai incubation centre, inaugurated by Maharashtra's Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha, will provide hands-on access to next-generation technologies and host training sessions for students, startups, and innovators. It also aims to foster entrepreneurship by offering access to tools, connectivity, and mentoring—helping young minds build future-ready tech solutions.
TP-Link also plans to increase its India headcount by 30% over the next year, a move aimed at fuelling product innovation and customer service across the country. The upcoming Bengaluru R&D GCC will play a pivotal role in developing AI/ML-enabled networking solutions, firmware upgrades, and enterprise technology for both domestic and global markets, including through its business solutions brand, Omada.
'It is great to see TP-Link India encourage a culture of research, with the launch of their incubation centre for students in the new headquarters in Mumbai. We hope that students will benefit from this incubation centre and help build a truly digital India,' said Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of Maharashtra.
'We believe that empowering the next generation of change-makers is key to sustainable growth and societal progress. By investing in this centre, we are investing in the future — a future driven by creativity, collaboration, and bold thinking. We invite startups, academic institutions, industry partners, and the broader community to join us in this journey of innovation. Together, we can shape a more dynamic and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem,' said Sanjay Sehgal, CEO and Managing Director, TP-Link India.
To complement its infrastructure and innovation push, the company has also committed to expanding its service centre network with 20 new centres focused on Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, positioning TP-Link India as a leader in nationwide after-sales service coverage.
The new Mumbai HQ spans over 20,000 square feet with a seating capacity for 150+ employees and will serve as the central hub for TP-Link's operations in India.
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