MUMBAI: InMobi, which works in the area of AI-powered technology, has announced the launch of a new technology centre in Lucknow, bringing the city into its global innovation network.
As one of the first global deep-tech companies to tap into Lucknow’s growing tech talent pool, the move represents a step in InMobi’s mission to decentralise innovation, unlock high-potential talent beyond India’s metropolitan cities, and strengthen India’s global leadership in AI and deep-tech.
The Lucknow tech centre will play a critical role in advancing innovations in cutting-edge technologies including Generative AI, Machine Learning Operations (MLOps), automation, and the development of large-scale AI infrastructure.
InMobi plans to recruit around 500 deep-tech engineers, product specialists, and data science professionals for this centre over the coming years. This investment is expected to generate over 3,000 direct and indirect job opportunities in the region — giving a major boost to state’s economy. This initiative also aligns with the Uttar Pradesh Government’s vision of making the state a $1 trillion economy by 2029.
“At InMobi, we’ve always believed that great talent isn’t confined to geography, it’s driven by mindset, ambition, and opportunity. Over the past two decades, we’ve built world-class engineering teams out of Bangalore and San Francisco, two of the most respected tech hubs globally. Now, we’re adding Lucknow to this league. It marks the beginning of a long-term movement to build a vibrant deep-tech ecosystem beyond the traditional metros. By investing in local talent, collaborating with academia, and building cutting-edge products for global markets from the heart of Uttar Pradesh, we are reshaping the innovation map of Bharat— and this is just the beginning,” said Mohit Saxena, co-founder and Group CTO, InMobi and Glance.
Lucknow the company explains is home to some of India’s finest engineering talent, with close proximity to several premier institutions such as IIT Kanpur, IIIT Lucknow, IIM Lucknow and MNNIT Allahabad. This positions the city a strategic hub for nurturing future-ready tech capabilities. InMobi plans to collaborate with local universities and academic institutes provide hands-on product training and launch internship and upskilling programs tailored to real-world industry demands – effectively bridging the gap between academia and innovation.
“Our presence in Lucknow is a testament to our belief that talent exists everywhere — and it’s our responsibility to nurture it. Our goal is to create a workplace where people don’t have to leave their hometowns to build cutting-edge global products. By bringing InMobi’s high-performance culture, inclusive ethos, and deep-tech opportunities to emerging talent hubs, we’re enabling careers that are rooted locally but built for the world,” said Shefali Rai, Chief Human Resources Officer at InMobi and Glance.
InMobi’s new Lucknow office is part of the company’s broader innovation strategy and builds on its $200 million commitment to AI made earlier this year, which includes the launch of Glance AI, a revolutionary AI commerce platform that is transforming how the world shops. By decentralising its R&D footprint, the company aims to accelerate innovation, foster inclusive talent development, and develop sustainable tech ecosystem, beyond traditional urban centers.
