Technopark has revealed its master plan for Phase IV expansion, a 389-acre township initiative poised to place Thiruvananthapuram on the global IT map and enhance Kerala’s competitiveness against established hubs like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune.
Phase IV, dubbed Technocity, aims to develop an integrated IT city, featuring tech campuses, research institutions, residential and commercial zones, along with social infrastructures. Designed by CP Kukreja Architects, it is expected to attract Global Capability Centres (GCCs), emerging tech start-ups, and significant R&D investments, generating considerable employment opportunities in the years ahead.
“Phase IV is set to become a landmark destination in Thiruvananthapuram, integrating economic opportunity, sustainable urban design, and quality of life to foster a vibrant digital ecosystem,” stated Sanjeev Nair, CEO of Technopark.
The plan promotes a walk-to-work concept blending workplaces with residential and social amenities. Current projects in the area include the Digital University of Kerala, SunTec building, Kabani IT building, and TCS’s IT/ITeS hub. Future developments include QUAD, a township featuring two IT towers, a commercial center, and residential complexes.
Additionally, the plan outlines specialized zones like a Kerala Space Park, an Emerging Technology Hub under Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), an MSME Technology Centre, and a proposed Central Forensic Science Laboratory. Various retail, cultural, healthcare, and education facilities are also incorporated.
The Kerala government recognizes the IT sector as a vital component of the state’s economic growth, alongside tourism and healthcare. Although Kerala has historically lagged behind Bengaluru and Hyderabad in attracting global IT players, it is intensifying efforts to build infrastructure to support GCCs and valuable digital investments.
Officials noted that the Phase IV expansion aligns with Kerala’s broader strategy to attract next-gen industries, including space-tech, AI, semiconductors, and cybersecurity. “With the global GCC market rapidly expanding, Kerala aims to position itself as a sustainable, cost-effective, and talent-rich alternative to traditional metropolitan areas,” remarked a senior IT department official.
Technopark, established in 1990, is India’s largest IT park by developed area, currently housing over 500 companies and employing more than 80,000 professionals. Officials believe that the Phase IV expansion could potentially double the state’s IT workforce in the coming decade while enhancing its appeal to global investors looking for alternatives to India’s established tech hubs.
