Accenture opens first innovation hub in Bangalore

Accenture has launched its first Innovation Hub in Bangalore that will offer clients access to Accenture’s deep industry knowledge, leading technology capabilities and business acumen in more than 40 industries.

Over 4,000 people will work at the innovation hub and combine research and development capabilities, industry insights and technology skills enabling clients to experience innovation at scale through customized visits, design-thinking workshops, co-innovation workshops and cross-industry innovation.

"Technology has a multiplier effect and enables organisations to drive competitive differentiation, transform customer experiences, create innovative business models and achieve breakthrough business results," said Bhaskar Ghosh, Group Chief Executive, Accenture Technology Services, in a statement.

Comprising 440,000 square feet of space, the Innovation Hub features capabilities from across Accenture, including:

• Accenture Lab, which incubates new concepts through applied R&D
• Accenture Liquid Studio, offering rapid development and prototyping of applications and the design and creation of digital services;
• Accenture Innovation Center, which builds and scales solutions across technologies and industries; and
• Avanade, which provides innovative digital and cloud services, business solutions and design-led experiences through the Microsoft ecosystem and is majority-owned by Accenture

"The innovation hub combines our technology and world-class delivery capabilities to enable clients to drive innovation at any stage of their business," said Mohan Sekhar, Senior Managing Director in Accenture Technology Services.

The Innovation Hub will also leverage Accenture’s innovation capabilities and broader ecosystem around the world — including Accenture Labs, Liquid Studios, Digital Studios, Interactive Studios, Innovation Centers and Cyber Fusion Centers.