Samsung R&D Institute India-Bangalore (SRI-B) has received the Innovation Excellence Award from the Government of Karnataka. The Karnataka state government awarded SRI-B for its record in published patents. The award was presented during the recently held Global Investors Meet called Invest Karnataka 2025.
Samsungโs Bangalore R&D Institute is Indiaโs top private-sector patent filer
This award celebrates SRI-Bโs contributions to Indiaโs tech space. This R&D institute has achieved over 11,000 global patent filings for innovation, which is a major accomplishment. The institute is the top private-sector patent filer in the country. SRI-B encourages researchers to come up with fresh concepts, which later turn into protected and prized innovations.
In 2024, around 780 inventors at the institute filed patents. Out of these, 260 were first-time inventors with under three years of experience. This shows that the research institute is very supportive of young talents, nurturing their ideas.
The center has also created 180 SEPs (Standard Essential Patents), which include 100 advanced 5G SEPs. 5G technology is used worldwide and is a key innovation for modern communication systems. Over the last three years, SRI-B has filed over 3000 patents, both worldwide and in India.
โAt SRI-B, we are deeply committed to fostering an ecosystem of intellectual property excellence. Through comprehensive training programs, a dedicated IPR portal, and a strong culture of innovation, we empower our engineers with the knowledge and resources to excel in patent filing. This award from the Government of Karnataka further anchors our industry leadership,โ said Mohan Rao Goli, Corporate Vice President and Managing Director, SRI-B.
Thanks to SRI-Bโs focus on innovation, the institute has earned a lot of honors in the past. It earned the National IP Award in 2015, 2018, and 2021-22. This latest recognition highlights Samsung Indiaโs top spot in AI, modems, IoT, multimedia, etc. SRI-B is a key player in driving Indiaโs growth in the global tech scene.
