Work on country’s first branded IT Park begins at Technopark

Trivandrum / June 29, 2026

Thiruvananthapuram, June 29: Construction has begun on India’s first branded IT Park at Technopark Phase-3, following a groundbreaking ceremony held today.

The big-ticket project, ‘YOO Hub Trivandrum’, is implemented by real estate major HiLITE Group as part of the group’s expanding portfolio of developments across the state. This Rs 300-crore project is set to completely redefine Kerala’s technology infrastructure, generating approximately 5,000 direct jobs and significantly boosting the state's digital economy. 

Minister for IT, Startup and Industries Shri PK Kunhalikutty performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the project along with Shri PMA Sameer, MLA, Thirurangadi Assembly Constituency, and other dignitaries. 

In his address, Shri Kunhalikutty said the groundbreaking ceremony of ‘YOO HUB Trivandrum’ marks another significant milestone in Kerala’s journey as a leading destination for technology and innovation.

“India’s first branded IT workspace, developed in collaboration with ‘YOO’ at Technopark, reflects the confidence of global brands in our state. This project will create over 5,000 quality jobs and further strengthen Kerala’s IT and AI ecosystem. I congratulate HiLITE Group on this landmark initiative and wish them every success,” he added. 

Noting that the government's focus is to attract more private investment in the sector, Shri Seeram Samabasiva Rao, IAS, Special Secretary, Department of Electronics & IT, Govt. of Kerala, said the project is a welcome sign for future technologies and an inspiration for other developers.   

Shri Sandip Kumar IAS, CEO, Technopark, said, “The foundation stone laying of HiLITE Group’s 'YOO HUB Trivandrum' marks a momentous step forward for Kerala's IT ecosystem. This addition of 5.37 lakh square feet of premium Grade-A IT space comes at a highly opportune time when market demand is at an all-time high.” 

Shri Ajil Muhammed, CEO of HiLITE Group, said, “IT is the most promising and crucial sector in Kerala. We have incredible talent and the right human resources, but what we truly lack is premium infrastructure or multinational companies to establish their presence here. Grade-A spaces that meet the standards they demand must be available. At HiLITE, our core mission is to bridge this gap and provide exactly what global businesses look for.”

Shri Madhavan Praveen, CTO, Technopark; Shri Vasanth Varada, Deputy Vice President (Marketing & Customer Relationship), Technopark; Shri Santosh Babu IAS, Managing Director, KSITIL; Shri Santhosh Koshy Thomas, Managing Director, KINFRA; Col. Sanjeev Nair (Retd.), Former CEO of Technopark, Shri P Sulaiman, Chairman of HiLITE Group, and Shri Shafeeq P, CEO of HiLITE Properties, were also present.

YOO Hub Trivandrum is developed in collaboration with globally renowned design brand YOO and the world’s largest flexible workspace and hybrid work solutions provider, International Workplace Group (IWG). The project marks a significant milestone in the evolution of premium workspaces. It is India's first YOO-branded IT Park and also the first IT project globally under the YOO brand. The collaboration also brings IWG's global expertise in flexible and hybrid workspaces, creating a future-ready business destination designed to meet the evolving needs of modern enterprises.

Spread across approximately 5.37 lakh sq. ft. on 1.88 acres of land, the development will feature a basement, ground floor, two parking floors and 15 office floors, creating a world-class commercial ecosystem for multinational corporations, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), technology companies, research institutions and emerging digital enterprises.

With an estimated project investment of Rs 300 crore, YOO Hub Trivandrum is expected to generate approximately 5,000 direct employment opportunities, further strengthening Kerala's growing digital economy while reinforcing Thiruvananthapuram as one of India's leading technology destinations.

The project is expected to contribute significantly to Kerala’s growing technology ecosystem and support long-term industry advancement.

In addition to its economic and design milestones, the project sets a new standard for sustainable development in the region. YOO Hub Trivandrum has already received the prestigious LEED v4.1 BD+C (Building Design and Construction): Core and Shell pre-certification at the Platinum level. This represents the highest level of technical appreciation and environmental evaluation from the U.S. Green Building Council. 

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