Singapore – Up to 60 local small businesses and startups have earned an AI boost from TATA Consultancy Services (TCS), India's largest IT service provider, with the launch of a high-power innovation centre in Singapore.
The new facility located within TCS Asia-Pacific's Office's Changi Business Park will allow company customers and partners. 50 SMEs and 10 startups over the next 12 months – working with its experts to collaborate on joint development, prototype and enhanced AI solutions for real business challenges.
TCS also plans to hire up to 50 freshmen from local universities in roles such as data science and cybersecurity to support the operation of the center. The company has 6,600 employees in Singapore.
TCS refused to disclose the facility's cost or size, but said it plans to expand its facility in the first half of 2026.
Punit Agarwal, country head of TCS Singapore, told The Straits Times on July 3 that small businesses here usually don't have access to Tech's top consulting talent, but the new centre can fill that gap.
“Small businesses may not be as tech-savvy as large companies, but consultants can understand the data, learn how to use AI, and evaluate existing technology stacks to identify what needs to be modernized,” he said.
Agarwal said the centre will also serve as a platform for fintech companies and start-ups to showcase their products and join TCS's co-innovation network, which connects emerging high-tech companies with TCS's enterprise customers around the world.
“The centre brings together the deep domain and contextual knowledge of customer businesses and cutting-edge technologies from Google, Nvidia and other technology partners to deliver impactful results for businesses in Singapore,” he said.
At the launch ceremony of the new innovation centre held on July 3, Minister of Trade Industry and National Development Albintan said that Singapore will continue to deploy and develop digital AI solutions with digital and local players.
He noted that TCS's new innovation centre will play a similar role to the $150 million enterprise computing initiative. (ECI) It was announced in the 2025 budget. This gives Singapore-based companies access to cloud resources, AI tools and consulting services.
“By connecting startups, academia, government agencies and other companies, we will partner with local and global companies to drive digital transformation. The Centre will drive innovation and collaboration across sectors,” he said.
Headquartered in Mumbai, TCS established its business in Singapore in 1985. Specializing in IT services, consulting and business solutions, the company is located in 55 countries around the world.
