Rolls-Royce Launches its Largest Global Capability and Innovation Centre in Bengaluru
Global aerospace and defence giant Rolls-Royce has inaugurated its largest Global Capability and Innovation Centre in Bengaluru's Manyata Embassy Business Park. The state-of-the-art facility is set to become a hub for advanced engineering, research, and innovation, handling complex projects for the company's international operations. The launch reinforces Bengaluru's status as a top global aerospace city and highlights Karnataka's ecosystem for high-tech manufacturing and development, supported by government policy and a skilled workforce.
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The centre will host teams specializing in civil aerospace and defence engineering, as well as global digital capabilities and enterprise services. It is set to support key functions for Rolls-Royce’s international operations, including advanced research, innovation, and complex project management in aerospace and power systems.
Bengaluru ranks among the world’s top three aerospace cities for foreign investment, thanks to a robust ecosystem with global players like Boeing, Airbus, Collins Aerospace, and Mahindra Aerospace, as well as local startups and research institutions. This environment provides Rolls-Royce with access to skilled talent, collaboration opportunities, and supportive policies.
Karnataka’s government has promoted the sector through forward-looking policies, infrastructure development, attractive incentives for investors, and ease-of-doing-business measures. These efforts have fostered collaboration among global companies, research institutions, and startups, enabling world-class technological and manufacturing advancements.
The Bengaluru centre is expected to become Rolls-Royce’s largest capability hub, powering its global businesses and supporting key functions across civil aerospace, defence, and power systems. The company also plans to double its sourcing from India within five years, strengthening both local and global operations.