IBM opens agentic AI Innovation Centre in Bengaluru
IBM's agentic AI innovation centre will enable users to explore the various capabilities of AI agents.
IBM has opened its newest Agentic AI Innovation Centre at its Bengaluru office. The Centre is aimed at fostering co-creation and offering clients hands-on experience working with autonomous AI agents.
In a statement, IBM said that at the centre, clients and partners can build AI agents, fine-tune small language models (SLMs) to power them, and audit the entire process. The users can explore AI agents on IBM’s platform and solutions.
IBM said the centre will help clients, partners, and startups fast-track the adoption of AI, foster co-innovation, and empower developers through hands-on learning and collaboration with IBM AI experts. Developer hangouts and AI Accelerator Days will be organised for an ongoing engagement with the community to foster learning in the latest advancements in AI technology and deep engagement that leads to building tangible outcomes.
On the new centre, Dinesh Nirmal, Senior Vice President, IBM Software said, “We are entering a new era of AI—one defined by intelligent agents that don’t just assist but act, adapt, and collaborate in real time. The IBM Agentic AI Centre brings this vision to life by urging local enterprises to evolve their AI strategy from reactive to proactive.“
A recent survey by IBM, in collaboration with Oxford Economics, reveals that AI is now a key driver of financial performance. The study found that Indian business leaders are leading the charge globally in adopting AI across core business functions. Around 78% of Indian executives believe the greatest value of agentic AI lies in enhancing decision-making. Additionally, 78% of the Indian leaders are actively encouraging employees to experiment with agentic AI tools, underscoring a strong culture of innovation and forward-looking leadership.
IBM India and South Asia Managing Director Sandip Patel said, “The rise of Agentic AI is accelerating innovation to meet evolving business needs. With its new Agentic AI Innovation Center, IBM will drive industry-wide collaboration, nurture homegrown innovation, and ensure scalable, real-world impact within a strong governance framework."