Infosys Expands European Footprint With SAP-Focused Innovation Lab In Düsseldorf

Infosys Ltd is set to launch a dedicated Enterprise Innovation Lab for SAP solutions in Düsseldorf, Germany, reinforcing its commitment to digital transformation across Europe. The lab will serve as a strategic hub for co-creating next-gen business applications with clients, leveraging SAP HANA and emerging technologies.

Lab Objectives And Capabilities

- The Düsseldorf lab will focus on SAP-centric enterprise solutions, including cloud migration, process automation, and AI-driven analytics  
- It will operate within Infosys’ Strategic Innovation Center, which also supports IoT, 5G, and machine learning initiatives  
- The lab will collaborate with Infosys Living Labs and the Digital Design Studio in Berlin to accelerate prototyping and deployment  
- Clients from retail, telecom, life sciences, and manufacturing sectors will benefit from tailored SAP transformation programs  

Academic And Ecosystem Partnerships

- Infosys has partnered with Hochschule Düsseldorf and WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management to bridge the STEM talent gap  
- Joint training programs, research initiatives, and scholarships will support workforce development and innovation  
- The lab will also engage with local startups and SMEs to foster collaborative innovation  

Strategic Outlook

The SAP Innovation Lab is part of Infosys’ broader European strategy to localize digital services and deepen client engagement. With over 14,000 employees across 20 European countries, Infosys aims to position Düsseldorf as a key node in its global innovation network.

Sources: Infosys Strategic Innovation Center Düsseldorf, Economic Times, Workplace Insight, PR Newswire.

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