As a digital transformation partner, Qualcomm has been at the forefront of supporting India’s technology journey – from 3G to 5G and is already preparing the ecosystem for 6G through early-stage research and collaboration. Qualcomm’s continued support for ‘Make in India’ is reflected in its deep investments in local R&D, strategic partnerships, and robust skilling programs, thereby powering India’s journey toward becoming a global hub of innovation.
Developer enablement through Qualcomm AI Hub and Edge AI Box demos
At IMC 2025, Qualcomm India emphasized how Edge AI and 5G together are powering India’s digital transformation across industries, acting as the ‘twin pillars’ of the nation’s digital future. The company showcased how its platforms are enabling breakthroughs across industries – from automotive and industrial IoT to mobile and compute. Qualcomm’s Edge AI platforms demonstrated real-time, low-latency intelligence across industries from on-device generative AI for smartphones and industrial handhelds to AI-powered surveillance and analytics for VSaaS. Qualcomm also highlighted how agentic AI and intelligent wearables, from watches and earbuds to smart glasses, and vehicles, are shaping the “Ecosystem of You,” delivering contextual, multimodal experiences that seamlessly connect devices and empower India’s consumers and enterprises.
Speaking at IMC, Savi Soin, Senior Vice President and President, Qualcomm India, commented, “IMC 2025 is a testament to India’s digital momentum. Qualcomm is proud to lead with technologies that are not only cutting-edge but also India-first, from Edge AI and 6G to smart homes and secure video solutions. Our platforms and partnerships are designed to unlock new possibilities for every segment. For over two decades, our investments in R&D and people have helped shape India’s technology ecosystem and we will continue to build on that foundation.”
Expanding the Qualcomm Ecosystem: Partner Announcements
At IMC 2025, Qualcomm India announced new collaborations that demonstrate its developer-first approach and support for Make in India:
- Coredge: Enterprises are at a turning point as the traditional model of sending workloads to hyperscale public clouds shifts toward bringing AI closer to where data resides. With data volumes surging, Qualcomm and Coredge partnership addresses the need for a sovereign, high-performance, and cost-efficient AI platform. The integration of Qualcomm® Cloud AI 100 Ultra Cards with the Qualcomm® AI Inference Suite allows enterprises and governments to securely conduct advanced AI inference in their own data centers, sovereign clouds, or at the edge, guaranteeing that data remains within trusted boundaries. The platform sets the stage for autonomous AI co-pilots that autonomously learn, act, and collaborate, helping industries such as BFSI, manufacturing, retail, and public services unlock faster, smarter, and more secure decision-making.
- Lloyd (Havells Group): A connected air conditioner powered by the Qualcomm® QCC743 connectivity platform. Demonstrated live at the event, it highlights the integration of Qualcomm’s advanced tri-radio connectivity—Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 GHz), Bluetooth 5.4, and IEEE 802.15.4 (Thread/Zigbee) with Lloyd’s national manufacturing and distribution capabilities. This collaboration reflects how Indian OEMs are leveraging Qualcomm’s scalable connectivity and AI solutions to deliver energy-efficient, interoperable, and intelligent appliances, aligned with the Make in India initiative and the evolving smart home ecosystem.
- Ideaforge: Qualcomm India showcased its collaboration with Ideaforge, featuring drones powered by the Qualcomm® QRB5165 SoC. The demonstration highlighted autonomous navigation, GPS-denied flight, real-time AI-powered video analytics, multi-camera SLAM, and object tracking. The drones also featured 5G connectivity for defense, industrial, agriculture, and smart city applications. This partnership reflects how Indian companies are building scalable, intelligent aerial solutions powered by Qualcomm technologies, supporting Make in India and India’s broader digital and industrial technology initiatives.
Qualcomm AI Upskilling Program: Technical Foundation
To strengthen India’s AI talent pipeline, Qualcomm India also announced the launch of the Qualcomm AI Upskilling Program: Technical Foundation. Targeted at engineering students, developers, and professionals, this developer-first initiative introduces participants to the Qualcomm AI Stack while encouraging growth in the use of end-to-end on-device ML solutions via the Qualcomm AI Hub. The program covers five key modules:
- Fundamentals of AI & ML – covering deep learning, neural networks, big data, and model training.
- Edge AI Fundamentals & Features – focusing on cloud, edge, and on-device AI capabilities.
- Introduction to Generative AI – exploring GenAI for text, image, speech, and video applications.
- Fundamentals of Qualcomm® AI – highlighting how Qualcomm products integrate AI to deliver performance and efficiency.
- Getting Started with Qualcomm® AI Hub – enabling developers to build on-device AI applications through a free, accessible platform.
With this initiative, Qualcomm India aims to strengthen the Qualcomm AI Ecosystem, familiarize developers and students with its AI Stack, and expand the adoption of on-device AI solutions, helping nurture the next generation of AI talent in India.
Driving India’s Digital Ambitions
Through its showcases and announcements at IMC 2025, Qualcomm India has reinforced its long-term commitment to India – aligning with the Semiconductor Mission, driving Make in India innovation, leading the evolution to 6G, and empowering developers and students through AI upskilling. Together with its ecosystem of partners and policymakers, Qualcomm India continues to play a central role in shaping an inclusive, sustainable, and globally competitive digital future for the nation.
Partner Quotes
Coredge
“Our collaboration with Qualcomm unlocks an unparalleled mix of efficiency and reach—from edge inference to cloud-scale agentic workflows. Together, we’re enabling Indian telcos, public sector, and enterprises to move beyond ‘chat’ into action-oriented AI agents that orchestrate real business outcomes, with superior performance-per-watt and predictable TCO.” — Arif Khan, Group CEO, Coredge
Tech Mahindra
“Tech Mahindra and Qualcomm continue to stand together for an AI-enabled and empowered future by spearheading AI integration and On-Device AI through cross sector applications. Our fraud call detection, a unique approach, leveraging the LLM efficiency for establishing call authenticity, based on real-time conversation, powered by the Snapdragon NPU. This comes through the joint expertise gained from integrating our IndusQ LLM with Qualcomm's AI hub, for on-device AI deployment to drive advancements in connected devices, autonomous vehicles, and smart cities. We remain excited for the future with our marquee offerings, including our on-device AI Tutor capability for real-time interactive learning, powered by the Qualcomm NPU – are powering ahead for inclusive AI-led innovation and implementation.” — Nikhil Malhotra, Chief Innovation Officer & Global Head of AI and Emerging Technologies, Tech Mahindra
KOGO
“With KOGO OS on MegaEdge, AI becomes sovereign. The combination of KOGO’s Private Agentic OS and the Qualcomm Cloud AI 100 Ultra enables low-latency, high-throughput inference right at the edge, so sensitive data stays inside, and value creation stays on-prem.” — Raj K Gopalakrishnan, Co-Founder & CEO, KOGO AI.
ideaforge
“At ideaForge, we are proud to collaborate with Qualcomm India in harnessing the power of AI, 5G, and advanced computing to push the boundaries of autonomous aerial intelligence. Our Q6 V2 GEO platform, equipped with the Qualcomm-enabled SHODHAM M61 payload demonstrates the power of edge AI delivering real-time analytics for precision mapping, inspection. Powered by Qualcomm, our drones exemplify how indigenous innovation and cutting-edge global technology can come together to create scalable, high-performance systems for industrial, and smart infrastructure applications. It is our collective commitment to strengthening India's technological sovereignty while building a smarter, more secure, and interconnected tomorrow. We look forward to continuing this journey of innovation and a technologically advanced India.” — Ankit Mehta, CEO & Co-founder, ideaForge
Havells
“At Havells, our vision is to make every household smarter, more efficient, and seamlessly connected. By leveraging Qualcomm’s advanced platform in our Lloyd air conditioners, we are not only elevating performance but also delivering richer, more intuitive experiences for our consumers.” — Alok Tickoo, Executive Vice President and Business Leader, Lloyd Air Conditioner Business, Havells
Tejas Networks
"We are excited to partner with Qualcomm as we continue to build an industry-leading wireless portfolio for 5G and beyond. We look forward to leveraging Qualcomm's cutting-edge chipsets in our next-generation RU and DU products." — Dr. Kumar N. Sivarajan, CTO and Cofounder, Tejas Networks
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