Lucknow, October 27: Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s strategy to position Uttar Pradesh as a premier destination for Global Capability Centers (GCCs), the UP GCC Innovation Summit 2026 concluded with significant investment and skill-building agreements.
The event brought together industry leaders, investors, and policymakers to discuss artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and university-industry alignment. State authorities formalised agreements with 15 corporate and talent development partners, alongside 13 academic institutions including Lucknow University, IIIT Allahabad, IIIT Lucknow, DDU Gorakhpur University, Amity University, and AKTU.
Major global enterprises, including MetLife, EY GDS, Computacenter, and DAMAC, finalized expansion plans within the state. Flex-space provider Smartworks confirmed the establishment of two new campuses in the capital city.
Additionally, industry leaders Paytm, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Barclays, IBM, and Naukri committed to tailored vocational programs. These efforts aim to build specialized talent pipelines, encouraging high-skilled digital employment across the state.
