December 4th, 2025: HYSEA organized an exclusive Round Table on the future of India’s Engineering R&D GCCs. A closed door session hosted by Eastman Chemicals.

As ER&D in India enters a phase of greater speed, scale, and ownership, GCCs are rapidly shifting from execution to global product leadership. The next wave of innovation will carry a strong India footprint—shaped by IP creation, engineering excellence, and bold strategic intent.

Nitin Sharma (Qualcomm) shared insights on leveraging Hyderabad’s innovation ecosystem for cutting-edge R&D, while Srini Vaddepalli (HFS Research) led a focused discussion on:

* Talent & Skills: Bridging niche engineering gaps, stronger academia partnerships
* Ecosystem Collaboration: Co-innovation with startups/SMEs, government enablement
* Future Outlook: ER&D trends shaping GCC growth, and Hyderabad’s rise as a global engineering hub

A powerful conversation on how India is gearing up to lead the world in engineering-driven innovation.