Empowering Futures: Building an Inclusive, Innovation-Driven India
At AMD, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is closely tied to our purpose as a technology company. As we continue advancing AI and high-performance computing, we are equally focused on ensuring that innovation contributes to inclusive and sustainable progress. Across our global operations, we integrate responsibility into how we design products, support communities, strengthen our workforce and build resilient value chains. Guided by our company’s CSR focus areas of Digital Impact; Environmental Sustainability; Diversity, Belonging and Inclusion and Supply Chain Responsibility, we aim to create progress that is innovative and meaningful.
As technology reshapes industries and economies, preparing communities to participate in this transformation has become increasingly important. Through our Digital Impact initiatives, AMD is working to expand access to STEM education, strengthen digital and AI literacy and create opportunities for the next generation. Technology can become a powerful equalizer when combined with access, mentorship, and future-ready skills.
In India, our CSR initiatives are built around this belief and the country’s immense talent potential. For example, in 2025, AMD in India supported 13 large-scale STEM initiatives in collaboration with organizations, including Agastya International Foundation, Nirmaan Organization, Soham Academy of Human Excellence, United Way of Bengaluru, United Way of Delhi and Youth for Seva. These programs reached more than 71,000 students and educators across more than 500 government schools.
One impactful outcome has been establishing 55 STEM labs across Karnataka, Telangana and Delhi. These labs provide students with hands-on learning experiences that move beyond textbooks and encourage experimentation and problem-solving.
Supporting women in STEM continues to be another important priority. Through initiatives such as the She for STEM program implemented with VigyanShaala International, AMD in India is helping young girls in underserved regions gain exposure to emerging technologies and build confidence to pursue careers in science and engineering.
Digital empowerment and employability have also remained central to our efforts. During 2025, more than 20,580 individuals benefited from AMD supported digital education and skill development programs. We supported libraries and learning initiatives across 185 government Pre-University colleges in Karnataka and Telangana, helping students prepare for higher education and career opportunities.
Through partnerships with Kriti Social Initiatives and Youth for Seva, digital literacy programs reached over 27,700 students across 80 schools. In addition, more than 10,800 individuals received industry-relevant training in IT (Information Technology), ESDM (Electronic System Design and Manufacturing) and ITES (Information Technology Enabled Services) sectors, improving access to employment opportunities in technology-driven industries.
AMD in India is also investing in innovation and deep-tech research ecosystems. Collaborations with institutions such as the Indian Institute of Science and SINE (Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship) at IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Bombay support research in areas including drone detection systems, RF technologies and next-generation semiconductor solutions.
Equally meaningful is the contribution of our employees. In 2025, employees in India volunteered over 3,800 hours mentoring students, supporting community initiatives and sharing technical expertise.
Meaningful impact is created through long-term collaborations, sustained effort and a shared vision for inclusive growth. At AMD, we remain committed to building an ecosystem where innovation is accessible; opportunities are inclusive, and the next generation is empowered to lead.
Jaya Jagadish
Senior Vice President and Country Head AMD, India
Our Approach
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is integral to how we operate as a global business, valued partner and trusted employer. From advancing high-performance and energy efficient computing to cultivating an innovative, inclusive workforce, we are committed to driving the computing industry forward responsibly.
Digital Impact
Expanding Access and Opportunity to STEM Education
AMD is committed to advancing STEM education for students in India, including those in underserved communities. In 2025, AMD implemented 13 STEM initiatives, positively impacting nearly 71,000 students, 57% of whom were girls, across three key regions in India: National Capital Region, Karnataka and Telangana.
They reached 338 public schools, including 55 government schools that were equipped with brand-new STEM laboratories to enable first-hand learning in electronics, robotics and AI-ML technologies. Overall, the initiatives significantly expanded access to quality science and technology education for underserved students.
Through targeted programs designed to build curiosity and early interest in robotics, over 16,000 students gained foundational exposure to emerging technologies, including practical learning with Arduino-based systems, helping spark interest in future technology-driven careers. Recognizing that many schools lack dedicated science infrastructure or physical space, seven mobile science labs were also deployed to remote and under-resourced communities, reaching an additional 21,000 students.
To further strengthen local learning ecosystems, seven science centers were established as community-based hubs, supporting the STEM education needs of 6,000 students across 27 public schools.
Diversity, Belonging and Inclusion
Empowering and Celebrating Women in Technology
AMD is committed to fostering an environment where women thrive, lead and innovate. Through initiatives like Advancing Women in Tech, we are making meaningful strides to empower women in technical careers by creating opportunities for connection, development and support.
On International Women’s Day 2025, the AMD Women’s Forum in India hosted an inspiring session with Jaya Jagadish, country head and SVP of silicon design engineering, who addressed a group of women engineers. Jaya shared her journey and spoke about the opportunities and challenges of being a woman in tech, the transformative power of mentorship and the importance of building a strong support system. She emphasized that creating an inclusive and supportive work environment is the cornerstone that fuels innovation and opens new opportunities.
In February, the Diversity, Belonging & Inclusion team hosted two sessions of Advancing Women in Tech, a two-day program designed to accelerate development and technical leadership skills in early-career engineers. On that same visit, the Learning and Development team in India also hosted an in-person session with Suzanne Plummer, corporate vice president of Technical Diversity and Development at AMD. Suzanne shared her inspiring career journey, emphasizing the power of networking and mentorship and the pivotal role these connections played in her professional growth. The session highlighted the importance of connection and mentorship in career development.
The AMD Women’s Leadership Forum (AWLF) organized in-person connect sessions at both the Bangalore ATS and Hyderabad Sattva campuses to celebrate International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) in June. The event brought together AMD leaders, engineers and employees for a day of roundtable discussions and meaningful exchanges focused on leadership, innovation and inclusion in engineering. Attendees said the discussions were inspiring and empowering.
These events highlighted the impact women have in driving change and leading in the technology industry. By fostering such conversations, we continue to build a culture of mentorship, support and excellence at AMD.
Community Impact
Building Confidence in STEM Through Coding and Visuals
More than 12,400 students across Telangana, India gained a clearer understanding of STEM subjects and discovered the power of coding and robotics, thanks to two initiatives supported by AMD in 2025.
The Robotics in Academics initiative, led by Soham Academy of Human Excellence, is a large-scale robotics education program that provided hands-on training and practical experience in coding to students from 126 resource-constrained state-run schools and colleges in 2025. The program was transformative for many.
P. Santhosh, a student from grade 10 at ZPHS Nagunoor, shared that he was initially unfamiliar with components such as sensors, motor drivers and microcontrollers like Raspberry Pi and Arduino. After completing 21 hands-on activities, he felt confident enough to apply this knowledge in real life, even helping repair a home theater system.
AMD supported the program in 2025, helping expand its reach to remote parts of Telangana. AMD volunteer Pinky Rizwani, who attended the AMD Mini Hackathon with Soham, commented: “It was encouraging to see students translate theoretical concepts into practical robotic solutions, driven by innovation, collaboration and curiosity. The hackathon was a huge success and clearly demonstrated how industry-academia partnerships can create meaningful learning impact.
AMD volunteers also helped create a stronger foundation for future learning by developing clear, relatable visuals that demystified key STEM concepts and equipped students with tools to better understand and appreciate STEM subjects. In collaboration with Nirmaan Organization, 320 AMD volunteers came together to create 68 STEM charts that translated difficult scientific and mathematical ideas into visually engaging learning aids. The aim was to make complex topics more accessible for learners, particularly those from underserved communities.
These initiatives aimed to support academic enrichment and build long-term interest and confidence in STEM among young learners. AMD provided support as part of our commitment to strengthening foundational learning in STEM and extending opportunities beyond city centers.
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AMD India Private Limited (AIPL)
Xilinx India Technology Services Private Limited (XITSPL)