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  • KPIT Software Engineering Center Launched in Tunisia to Drive Mobility Innovation

    KPIT Software Engineering Center

    Sfax, Tunisia: KPIT Technologies, a global leader in software integration for sustainable and intelligent mobility, has officially inaugurated its new KPIT Software Engineering Center in Sfax, Tunisia.

    The launch represents a key strategic investment in KPIT’s global delivery network, reinforcing its commitment to engineering excellence and technological innovation for the mobility sector.

    The opening ceremony brought together dignitaries from the Tunisian automotive ecosystem, universities, investment authorities, and KPIT’s senior leadership – signaling strong local and international collaboration in driving Tunisia’s tech-driven growth.

    KPIT Software Engineering Center in Tunisia to Serve as a Center of Excellence for Mobility Software

    The new KPIT Software Engineering Center in Tunisia will focus on core areas such as:

    • Propulsion software
    • Vehicle network development
    • Validation engineering
    • Future domains including autonomous and connected mobility

    “Mobility leaders globally are transforming at speed. With our new KPIT Software Engineering Center in Tunisia, we aim to co-innovate at scale, deliver cost-effective solutions, and support European OEMs more closely,” said Anup Sable, CTO of KPIT Technologies. “The location provides a strategic advantage in terms of talent access, timezone alignment, and scalability.”

    Tunisia is rapidly emerging as a strategic hub for high-tech investments, with a strong educational foundation in engineering and a dynamic investment environment. KPIT’s presence strengthens its global footprint while creating new opportunities for over 500+ KPIT engineers already operating in Tunisia.

    Supporting Global OEMs with Nearshore Agility

    The center is designed to serve as a nearshore hub for European OEMs, enhancing KPIT’s ability to deliver advanced software and system solutions for clients in Germany, the UK, France, and Italy. It will complement KPIT’s global operations across the USA, Germany, France, Japan, China, Thailand, and India.

    Namia Ayadi, President of the Tunisian Investment Authority, remarked, “KPIT’s establishment in Tunisia is a powerful testament to the country’s growing appeal as a destination for innovation and advanced technology. It strengthens our integration into global value chains and supports our vision for high-skilled, knowledge-driven employment.”

    As KPIT continues to support the world’s leading mobility OEMs, the new center in Tunisia highlights its strategic focus on innovation, global scalability, and talent empowerment to reimagine the future of mobility.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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