Liquid cooling and data center firm Submer Technologies plans to develop data centers in central India.

The company and the Government of Madhya Pradesh in India this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop up to 1GW of liquid-cooled AI data centers in Madhya Pradesh.

Details on the number, specification, and location of planned data centers weren’t shared.

The MoU was formalized during Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav’s visit to Submer’s Spanish headquarters in Barcelona, part of his broader Invest MP mission to attract global investments to the Indian state.

Sanjay Dubey, additional chief secretary of the Department of Science and Technology – Department of Urban Development and Housing, Government of Madhya Pradesh, said: “Such collaboration proves to be a significant step towards strengthening the state’s digital infrastructure to global standards. By integrating cutting-edge technologies such as liquid cooling and AI-ready data centers, we are building a strong foundation for sustainable growth and positioning Madhya Pradesh as a hub for next-generation digital infrastructure and innovation.”

Madhya Pradesh is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal, and the largest city is Indore. Other major cities include Jabalpur, Gwalior, Ujjain, and Sagar.

As part of the agreement, Submer and the Government of Madhya Pradesh said they will work together to define liquid-cooling design standards, foster local supply chains, and support workforce development.

Submer co-founder Daniel Pope added: “This agreement with the Government of Madhya Pradesh is a pivotal moment. By embedding sustainable, AI-optimized datacenter design into the state’s growth strategy, we have an opportunity to establish world-class infrastructure that combines performance with environmental responsibility.”

Founded in 2015 by Daniel Pope and Pol Valls Soler, Submer has historically provided indoor and outdoor single-phase immersion cooling pods and larger-scale containerized pods.

Earlier this year, Submer announced plans to expand its remit and move into building data centers. The company’s first 56MW facility will be in Barcelona, Spain.

Dev Tyagi, president of Submer UK & India, added: “We’re excited to work alongside the Government of Madhya Pradesh on this transformative journey. This agreement is not just about data centers – it’s about creating a vibrant ecosystem that benefits local communities, fosters innovation, and enables the digital economy to grow sustainably.”

Not traditionally a major data center market within India, CtrlS and RackBank operate data centers in the state of Madhya Pradesh.