IBM R&D labs
IBM runs 9 R&D labs in the 311 Institute directory, across 9 countries (United States, Kenya, South Africa, and more), focused on ai, health tech, quantum and semiconductors.
Part of the 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory. Compiled by Matthew Griffin. Last updated .
All 9 labs
| Lab and organisation | Location | Type and sector | Focus | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM ResearchIBM | Yorktown Heights, United States | Corporate Technology | AI, Quantum, Semiconductors | 1945 |
| IBM Research AfricaIBM | Nairobi, Kenya | Corporate Technology | AI, Health tech, Agriculture | 2013 |
| IBM Research Africa JohannesburgIBM | Johannesburg, South Africa | Corporate Technology | AI, Health tech | 2016 |
| IBM Research AustraliaIBM | Melbourne, Australia | Corporate Technology | AI, Health tech | |
| IBM Research BrazilIBM | São Paulo, Brazil | Corporate Technology | AI, Natural resources | 2010 |
| IBM Research IndiaIBM | Bengaluru, India | Corporate Technology | AI, Hybrid cloud | |
| IBM Research IsraelIBM | Haifa, Israel | Corporate Technology | AI, Cybersecurity, Health tech | 1972 |
| IBM Research TokyoIBM | Tokyo, Japan | Corporate Technology | Quantum, AI | |
| IBM Research ZurichIBM | Rüschlikon, Switzerland | Corporate Technology | Quantum, AI, Semiconductors | 1956 |
Countries
Questions and answers
How many R&D labs does IBM have?
The 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory lists 9 IBM R&D labs as of October 2026.
Where are IBM's R&D labs?
In United States (1), Kenya (1), South Africa (1), Australia (1), Brazil (1), India (1), Israel (1) and Japan (1), and other countries.
What does IBM research?
Its labs focus on ai, health tech, quantum and semiconductors.
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