Bengaluru, August 6, 2025 – SAP, the world’s largest enterprise software provider, has inaugurated its second R&D campus in Bengaluru, marking a significant expansion in India with a massive ₹1,800 crore investment. The newly launched 41-acre campus at Devanahalli near Kempegowda International Airport is poised to become a cornerstone of SAP’s global innovation efforts, further establishing Karnataka as a thriving hub for digital excellence.
Campus Highlights
- Location: Devanahalli, Bengaluru
- Size: 41 acres
- Initial Capacity: 3,200 professionals moved in
- Upcoming Move-ins: Additional 1,300 by next 2 months
- Total Future Capacity: 15,000 professionals
- Second Phase Completion: Targeted by Q3 2028
- Sustainability: Net-zero, water-positive, and carbon-neutral campus
This new facility complements SAP’s existing 22-acre campus in Whitefield, Bengaluru
Inauguration Ceremony
The inauguration was attended by top dignitaries and SAP leadership:
- Chief Minister of Karnataka: Shri Siddaramaiah
- State IT & BT Minister: Shri Priyank Kharge
- German Ambassador to India: Dr. Philipp Ackermann
- Union IT Minister (via video message): Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw
- SAP Global Leaders:
- Thomas Saueressig, Executive Board Member
- Gerhard Oswald, Supervisory Board Member
- Philipp Herzig, CTO
- Sindhu Gangadharan, MD, SAP Labs India
Leadership Insights
Thomas Saueressig emphasized the campus as more than a facility:
“It’s a new chapter of innovation — from India, for the world. Bengaluru will redefine the future of enterprise software, especially in the age of AI.”
Sindhu Gangadharan noted the company’s India-first approach to innovation and hiring:
“Every SAP employee will be an AI developer. There is no separate AI team. It’s infused across all domains.
“It’s a new chapter of innovation — from India, for the world. Bengaluru will redefine the future of enterprise software, especially in the age of AI.”
Sindhu Gangadharan noted the company’s India-first approach to innovation and hiring:
“Every SAP employee will be an AI developer. There is no separate AI team. It’s infused across all domains.
SAP’s Growing India Footprint
- Current Employees in India: 17,000+
- In Bengaluru: 11,000+
- Expected Workforce Post Expansion: 30,000
- Annual Hiring: 1,500–2,000 employees
- Core Development Areas:
- Lead-to-cash
- Design-to-operate
- Workforce management
- Strategic sourcing & procurement
SAP noted that over 87% of global commerce runs on its systems, and Indian teams play a vital role in product development across all key solutions.
Sustainability & Innovation at the Core
The Devanahalli campus reinforces SAP’s commitment to green innovation. Its eco-friendly design meets global benchmarks and reflects the company’s vision to create scalable, sustainable tech ecosystems that benefit communities, clients, and the planet.
Conclusion
With this landmark investment and infrastructure, SAP is not just expanding physically—it’s elevating India’s role as a global innovation engine. Karnataka, in turn, strengthens its position as the innovation capital of India, aligning perfectly with the Digital India mission and Beyond Bengaluru strategy
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