Agilent Technologies inaugurated its first-ever India Solution Center at its LEED Platinum-certified office in Manesar, Haryana. This strategic initiative underscores Agilent’s commitment to India as a high-growth, innovation-driven market, and reinforces its global vision to deliver localized, integrated scientific solutions.
The center was inaugurated in the presence of prominent opinion leaders and decision-makers from across India’s scientific, healthcare, and industrial sectors, who experienced the facility’s cutting-edge capabilities first-hand.
Addressing India’s Growing Scientific and Health Challenges
India is witnessing a surge in chronic health conditions such as obesity and Type 2 diabetes, along with increasing regulatory focus on food safety and environmental monitoring. In response, the new India Solution Center will deliver holistic, end-to-end analytical solutions to tackle these pressing challenges.
The facility focuses on advanced areas like GLP-1 analysis, PFAS detection, and emerging contaminants in food and the environment—crucial to ensuring public health and regulatory compliance.
Empowering Local Labs with Integrated, Smart Workflows
“Our India customers can access the resources and collaboration they need to address critical scientific and health challenges at the center,” said Jonah Kirkwood, Chief Commercial Officer, Agilent. “By offering personalized, specialized workflows—from sample preparation to rapid, smart data reporting—we aim to enhance lab efficiency, promote automation, and support sustainable operations,” Kirkwood added.
12,500 Sq. Ft. of Innovation and Collaboration
Spanning 12,500 square feet, the India Solution Center is a comprehensive hub for:
- Analytical workflow development
- Novel application design
- Proof-of-concept demonstrations
Collaborative R&D and training programs
The facility includes dedicated zones for chromatography, mass spectrometry, spectroscopy, genomics, cell analysis, and lab informatics. It serves sectors such as pharmaceuticals, biopharma, food safety, environmental science, clinical diagnostics, and cancer research.
Aligned with National Priorities
In line with the government’s “Make in India” initiative, Agilent’s investment supports the country’s growing scientific ecosystem. “We’re committed to not just providing advanced technologies but also personalized experiences that drive progress and growth,” said Bharat Bhardwaj, Vice President, APAC, Agilent. “This center is a testament to our focus on customer partnerships and end-to-end solution delivery that yields practical, tangible benefits.”
Strategic Location for Wider Accessibility
The center is situated in Manesar, a leading hub for biopharma and R&D. It strategically serves customers across clinical, pharmaceutical, chemical, food, and government sectors. According to the press release, the center also provides a platform to deepen engagement. It helps Indian labs overcome scientific challenges and accelerate innovation.
