NTT DATA, a global company known for AI, digital business, and technology services, has launched its GCC Innovation Acceleration Program.
The program is designed to help global companies quickly set up and expand their offshore hubs in India, such as Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and other innovation and delivery centers.
Launched in October 2025, the initiative aims to support more than 50 companies over the next three years.
The global demand for highly skilled IT professionals is growing, and many companies are now setting up overseas centers to support innovation and technology development.
NTT DATA chose India to launch its GCC Innovation Acceleration Program because the country has a large pool of talented professionals and strong technical expertise.
Avinash Joshi, Executive Managing Director, India, NTT DATA adds, “While GCCs in India are becoming global innovation engines, enterprise-scale AI adoption is still in its early days. Fewer than 20% of GCCs use AI as a core capability today. NTT DATA brings the expertise, platforms and global innovation ecosystem needed to help organizations rapidly scale AI and unlock tangible business value.”
Amit Tawani, Lead IT Manager, R&D IT, Unilever GCC Hub Bengaluru India commented “We are pleased to collaborate with the NTT DATA India Innovation Center to deliver transformative solutions that empower our Global R&D teams. This partnership allows us to harness advanced technologies, streamline innovation processes and deliver future-fit solutions for Unilever globally.”
“GCCs are expected to evolve into an important base that supports the competitiveness of global companies,” said Hiroshi Furukawa, Head of NTT DATA Innovation Center. “Through the GCC Innovation Acceleration Program, NTT DATA will utilize the strength of its global workforce of over 190,000, along with its broad technology portfolio, to advance co-creation R&D with a diverse range of clients and accelerate the creation of new value.”
NTT DATA is a global technology and business services company with revenue of over $30 billion, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100 companies. The company focuses on helping clients succeed and creating a positive impact on society through responsible innovation.
It is one of the world’s leading providers of AI and digital infrastructure, offering services in areas such as AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, connectivity, data centers, and application development.
NTT DATA also provides consulting and industry solutions to help organizations grow and move confidently into the digital future. The company has experts working in more than 70 countries and connects clients with a strong network of innovation centers, partners, and startups.
NTT DATA is part of the NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion every year in research and development (R&D).
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