Samsung R&D Institute India

What Samsung R&D Institute India does

Samsung R&D Institute India (SRI-B) is a wholly-owned R&D subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, operating from Bangalore and Noida and founded in 1996. It is part of Samsung Research's global network, which includes AI centers in Seoul, Mountain View, Toronto, Cambridge, and Warsaw. SRI-B's mandate covers AI, extended reality (XR), security, health, camera, audio, wearables, and 5G/6G research, with 501–1000 employees focused on developing technologies that feed into Samsung's global product portfolio.

The unit builds and ships multiple core technologies. On the AI side, it has developed proprietary models including PIX-TAB for computer vision, LAFUFU for speech restoration, and PINA for federated learning, and contributes significantly to Galaxy AI, which runs on 200M+ Samsung devices. It co-developed the APV Codec, which was standardized as RFC 9924 in April 2026. Beyond product R&D, SRI-B runs two outward-facing programs: Samsung Mobile Advance, which incubates new mobile platform features, and Samsung Innovation Campus, an education and skills initiative now covering 15 colleges. SRI-B is also conducting forward-looking research into 6G Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) and agentic networks.

As a captive R&D subsidiary, SRI-B's business model is internal: its "customers" are Samsung Electronics' product divisions, and its budget is set through corporate transfer-pricing rather than external revenue. It generates no third-party revenue. The 2025–26 CSR spend of ₹193.89 crore reflects the scale of parent investment. Its strategic value to Samsung lies in (a) reducing time-to-market for AI and connectivity features on Samsung's global device roadmap, (b) contributing IP that becomes industry standards (e.g., RFC 9924), and (c) building a localized engineering talent pipeline through education partnerships and incubation programs.

Name

Samsung R&D Institute India

Legal name

Samsung Research

Website

https://research.samsung.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Samsung R&D Institute India (SRI-B) is a wholly-owned Bangalore- and Noida-based R&D subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, developing AI, mobile, codec, and 5G/6G technologies that feed directly into Samsung's global product and Galaxy AI ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. R&D Services for Samsung Global: Samsung R&D Institute India operates as part of Samsung's global research network, providing R&D services and innovation development that support Samsung Electronics' product ecosystem globally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Samsung R&D Institute India operates as part of Samsung Research's global R&D network, with engineering centers in Bangalore and Noida. The institute conducts research and development in mobile technologies, AI, 5G/6G communications, multimedia, and IoT, contributing to flagship Samsung products including Galaxy AI, the APV professional video codec, and the Tizen platform. It also runs the Samsung Mobile Advance startup incubation program and the Samsung Innovation Campus CSR education initiative.

Product overview

Samsung R&D Institute India operates as part of Samsung Research's global R&D network, with centers in Bangalore and Noida. The institute focuses on mobile technology innovation through its Samsung Mobile Advance startup incubation programme, CSR-driven Samsung Innovation Campus educational initiatives, and core research in AI/ML, 5G/6G communications, and mobile technologies including Galaxy AI multilingual features and APV professional video codec. The institute contributes to broader Samsung platforms including Tizen and Matter smart home protocol, while conducting advanced research published at top conferences like CVPR and ICASSP.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Samsung Mobile Advance (SMA): Global startup incubation and partnership program focused on next-generation mobile technologies, offering up to $50,000 in grant funding with no equity for Proof-of-Concept development in AI, XR, Security, Health, Camera, Audio, and wearables.
• Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC)

Products and services

• Samsung Mobile Advance Open innovation startup incubation program offering up to $50,000 in zero-equity grant funding for deeptech startups to develop proof-of-concept solutions in next-generation mobile technologies including AI, XR, security, health, camera, audio, and wearables.
• Samsung Innovation Campus CSR initiative providing six-month training courses in AI/ML, IoT, and coding with mentorship from Samsung R&D Institute India experts. Expanded to 15 colleges including NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Christ University, and RV College of Engineering.
• Galaxy AI Language Support Multilingual AI communication platform supporting 22 languages including Gujarati and Filipino, offering Live Translate, Interpreter, and Chat Assist features. Deployed on over 200 million devices with development led by Samsung R&D Institute India in collaboration with Samsung R&D Institute Indonesia.
• APV (Advanced Professional Video) Codec Advanced Professional Video codec enabling professional-grade video editing on mobile devices with preserved image quality through multiple editing rounds. Published as RFC 9924 (IETF) under the OpenAPV initiative, establishing an open global standard. Integrated into Galaxy S26 Ultra.
• Matter Protocol Implementation Smart home interoperability protocol built on IPv6 supporting Wi-Fi, Thread, and Ethernet connectivity. Samsung SmartThings participates alongside Amazon, Apple, and Google. Matter 1.6 introduces Ambient Sensing capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,500 students trained since 2022; 3,500 certified in 2024 alone
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability12 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indian Deep-tech StartupscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026Samsung R&D Institute Bangalore and Samsung R&D Institute Noida launched the 2026 Samsung Mobile Advance program, an open innovation initiative offering up to $50,000 in grant funding for deeptech startups to develop proof-of-concept solutions in next-generation mobile technologies like AI, XR, and security. Selected startups will gain access to Samsung's global ecosystem, mentorship network, and potential investment opportunities.
• NITTE Meenakshi Institute of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026Samsung R&D Institute India, Bangalore expanded its Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme by onboarding NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology as one of six new premier institutions, bringing the total to 15 colleges.
• Christ UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026Samsung R&D Institute India, Bangalore expanded its Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme by onboarding Christ University as one of six new premier institutions, bringing the total to 15 colleges.
• RV College of EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026Samsung R&D Institute India, Bangalore expanded its Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme by onboarding RV College of Engineering as one of six new premier institutions, bringing the total to 15 colleges.
• SRM Institute of Science and TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026Samsung R&D Institute India, Bangalore expanded its Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme by onboarding SRM Institute of Science and Technology as one of six new premier institutions, bringing the total to 15 colleges.
• BMS College of EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026Samsung R&D Institute India, Bangalore expanded its Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme by onboarding BMS College of Engineering as one of six new premier institutions, bringing the total to 15 colleges.
• Dayananda Sagar College of EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026Samsung R&D Institute India, Bangalore expanded its Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme by onboarding Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering as one of six new premier institutions, bringing the total to 15 colleges.
• Samsung R&D Institute IndonesiacoreTechnology or Integration · 29 October 2025Samsung Research centers in India and Indonesia collaborated to develop Gujarati and Filipino language support for Galaxy AI, expanding the service to 22 languages worldwide. Galaxy AI is now used on over 200 million devices.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Microsoft Research India: Bengaluru-based research lab of Microsoft Research. Comparable as a global-tech captive R&D center in India with peer-reviewed publications in AI, systems, and linguistics; competing for the same talent pool as SRI-B.
• Samsung R&D Institute India-Noida: Sister institute to SRI-B within Samsung Research India, jointly leading Samsung Mobile Advance and Samsung Innovation Campus. The most operationally comparable entity, sharing programs, funding, and leadership with SRI-Bangalore.
• Google Research India: Bengaluru-based AI research lab of Google DeepMind/Google Research. Directly comparable as a global-tech captive R&D center in India publishing at top venues and working on AI, language, and multimodal systems.
• Samsung Research America: Sister R&D center within the same Samsung Research network, focusing on AI, mobile, and communications research from the US. Most directly comparable peer because it shares the same parent, mandate, funding model, and research output expectations as SRI-B.
• IBM Research India: IBM's India research lab in Bengaluru and Delhi. Comparable as a captive R&D unit of a global tech conglomerate operating in India on AI, hybrid cloud, and services research.
• Qualcomm India R&D: Qualcomm's Hyderabad and Bengaluru R&D units focused on 5G/6G, mobile chipsets, and on-device AI. Directly comparable as a mobile-focused captive R&D center in India with overlapping wireless and AI mandates.
• Intel India Research: Intel's Bengaluru R&D center working on silicon design, AI, and communications research. Comparable as a global-semiconductor captive R&D center in India with deep wireless and AI activity.
• Meta AI Research India (FAIR): Meta's Fundamental AI Research presence in India. Comparable global-tech captive AI research footprint publishing on LLMs, computer vision, and speech — directly competing for the same deep-tech talent as SRI-B.

Broad incumbents

• Tata Consultancy Services Research & Innovation: TCS's large Indian R&D and innovation division. Comparable as a major India-headquartered technology R&D operation, though broader in scope (services, enterprise software) than SRI-B's mobile/AI focus.
• Infosys Research: Infosys's applied research arm covering AI, data, and emerging tech. Comparable as a large Indian-headquartered R&D operation, though predominantly enterprise-services oriented versus SRI-B's consumer mobile focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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