Advancing Data, AI: Databricks To Invest Over $250 Million In India Over Next 3 Years

Data and AI company Databricks announced that it will invest over $250 million in India over the next three years to accelerate innovation in data and artificial intelligence. The investment, announced ahead of its flagship Mumbai Data Intelligence Day event, will support training and enablement, research and development, and go-to-market resources, including increasing headcount. 

Databricks has also launched the India Data + AI Academy, an initiative designed to equip the Indian workforce with advanced data and AI skills. The academy aims to train 500,000 partners and customers in India over the next three years. 

It will offer a training programme in data, analytics and AI, with AI-powered tutors and hands-on labs. Professionals completing this programme will obtain Databricks certifications and accreditations. 

“India is emerging as a global AI talent hub, and Databricks is proud to invest in its growing ecosystem. The India Data + AI Academy will equip professionals with critical skills in data and AI, ensuring they stay ahead in the AI-driven economy,” said Rochana Golani, vice president of Learning & Enablement at Databricks. 

Databricks recently opened its new Bengaluru R&D office. The 105,000-square-foot workspace at Bagmane Capital Park aims to drive innovation and collaboration for Databricks and its customers and partners in the region. 

“We continue to expand our presence into premier technical hubs across the globe. Our investment in R&D in India, and particularly in Bengaluru, reflects our belief in the extraordinary technical talent found here,” said Vinod Marur, senior vice president of Engineering at Databricks. 

The new R&D centre in Bengaluru will complement other global R&D sites, including in Amsterdam, Belgrade, Berlin, San Francisco, Mountain View, and Seattle.