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New Indian Express
01-08-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Q-city near Bengaluru to power Karnataka's quantum leap
BENGALURU: The Karnataka government on Thursday launched the Karnataka Quantum Mission (KQM), pledging an investment of Rs 1,000 crore to accelerate research, infrastructure, talent development and startup growth in the quantum technology sector. A major highlight of the initiative is the proposed Quantum City (Q-City) — an integrated quantum technology hub to be established near Bengaluru. Q-City will host research centres, manufacturing units and advanced data infrastructure. The announcement was made during the inaugural session of Quantum India Bengaluru 2025, a two-day international summit on quantum science and technology, organised by the Karnataka Department of Science and Technology in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science's (IISc) Quantum Technology Initiative. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who inaugurated the event, said the event's theme — Building a Quantum Ecosystem - Qubits to Society — reflects the government's goal of translating complex quantum research into solutions that can benefit key sectors. He said the government's Quantum Vision 2035 aims to build a $20 billion quantum economy. For this, a Quantum Technology Task Force will be set up to frame policy, and supported by a series of initiatives, including dedicated quantum parks, manufacturing zones and the Q-City innovation hub. Q-City, the CM said, will play the same role in quantum tech that Bengaluru once did for IT. Science and Technology Minister NS Boseraju announced that with plans to create over two lakh direct jobs, Karnataka is targeting 20% of the global market share in the quantum sector. A Karnataka Quantum Roadmap was also released during the event.
Hans India
31-07-2025
- Science
- Hans India
India's first quantum technology summit opens in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Karnataka is set to host India's first-ever quantum technology summit, Quantum India Bengaluru – 2025, marking a significant step in the nation's ambition to become a global hub for quantum innovation. The two-day event, organised by the Karnataka Department of Science and Technology, begins on Wednesday at a private venue in Bengaluru. The summit is expected to draw over 1,000 delegates, including quantum experts from eight countries, alongside leading scientists, entrepreneurs, and researchers from across India. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the conference, while Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will unveil the Karnataka Quantum Roadmap — a blueprint for the state's long-term strategy in quantum research, infrastructure, and applications. Described as a landmark initiative, the summit will position Karnataka at the forefront of this emerging technology frontier. Science and Technology Minister N.S. Boseraju, who has been leading the preparatory efforts, said the event will not only showcase quantum advancements but also underline the government's intent to build indigenous capability. 'We want to develop quantum technologies within India rather than rely on global private players,' Boseraju said. 'This summit sets the tone for building self-reliant solutions in sectors like healthcare, education, governance, and critical infrastructure.' The event will also be attended by IT & BT Minister Priyank Kharge, Higher Education Minister Dr. M.C. Sudhakar, Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, Industries Minister M.B. Patil, and senior officials from KSTePS and other departments. With Bengaluru already home to premier research institutions and a robust tech ecosystem, the summit is being seen as the first step towards establishing the city—and the state—as the Quantum Capital of India.
