Bloq Selected for Funding Under India’s National Quantum Mission to Accelerate Enterprise Quantum Adoption
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Insider Brief Bloq has been selected to receive funding under India’s National Quantum Mission, making it one of nine startups backed across the program’s thematic hubs. The company is the only startup chosen under the Foundation for Quantum Computing and Information hub at the Indian Institute of Science. The funding will support Bloq’s development of quantum software and algorithms aimed at enterprise adoption and scaling its global operations. Image: From left to right: Nikhil and Grishma, researchers at Bloq, receive a memento for securing funding from NQM from Dr. JBV Reddy and Dr. Swati Rawal, NQM. PRESS RELEASE — Bloq, a leading quantum technology startup, today announced it has been selected to receive funding under the Government of India’s prestigious National Quantum Mission (NQM). Through its four thematic hubs, the NQM has selected a total of nine promising startups for funding. Among this group, Bloq is the only startup selected under the Foundation for Quantum Computing and Information (FQCI) hub, based at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). This backing marks a pivotal milestone in Bloq’s journey. The startup is focused on developing advanced quantum software and algorithms designed to seamlessly integrate and accelerate quantum adoption for enterprises. With this new support, Bloq is poised to scale its efforts, leading cutting-edge quantum innovation from India to the global stage. “We are incredibly proud to be recognized and supported by the National Quantum Mission and through the FQCI hub at IISc,” said Sreekuttan L S, CEO & Founder of Bloq. “This association with NQM and IISc will help us fast-track our aspiration to build a global quantum software startup from India.” For more information about Bloq and its quantum software solutions, please visit www.bloq.in.
Matt Swayne LinkedIn With a several-decades long background in journalism and communications, Matt Swayne has worked as a science communicator for an R1 university for more than 12 years, specializing in translating high tech and deep tech for the general audience. He has served as a writer, editor and analyst at The Quantum Insider since its inception. In addition to his service as a science communicator, Matt also develops courses to improve the media and communications skills of scientists and has taught courses. matt@thequantuminsider.com Share this article: