C-DAC established it’s Hyderabad Centre in the year 1999 to work in Research, Development and Training activities embracing the latest Hardware & Software Technologies. The centre is a Knowledge Centre with the components of Knowledge Creation, Knowledge Dissemination and Knowledge Application to grow in the areas of Research & Development, Training, Services, Outreach and Business respectively. The thrust R&D areas of the centre are High Performance Computing & Quantum Computing, Strategic Electronics, Cyber Security and Software Technologies. The centre has developed over a period of time a number of products and solutions and has established a number of labs in cutting edge technologies. Centre is also actively contributing to society through its ICT for Social development initiatives such as Vikaspedia, Information Security Education & Awareness etc.

In line with these R&D strengths, the centre also offers various Post Graduate Level Diploma Courses, skill based short-term programs, M.Tech in Electronic Design & Technology, faculty updation programs & corporate training programs. C-DAC Hyderabad is also offering online training programs through CHARiOT platform.