DRDO and startup build 20 mK refrigerator for quantum computers

Defence Research and Development Organisation has partnered with Zero mK India Private Limited, Alwar, Rajasthan, to indigenously develop a dilution refrigerator capable of reaching 20 millikelvins. This collaboration marks the first high-value agreement under a Rs 500 crore corpus approved by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh for deep-tech projects. Such ultra-low temperatures are essential for operating quantum computing platforms and represent a step toward a self-reliant quantum ecosystem. “This will contribute towards reducing dependence on imported cryogenic infrastructure and strengthening the domestic quantum technology ecosystem,” the source states. TDF Scheme Funds 20 mK Dilution Refrigerator Development The agreement, signed between DRDO’s TDF directorate and Zero mK India, signifies a focused investment in quantum technologies and associated cryogenic infrastructure. Dilution refrigerators are essential for maintaining the extremely low temperatures required for the operation and testing of quantum computing platforms, and this domestically produced system aims to reduce reliance on imported cryogenic equipment. The project directly supports the National Quantum Mission, strengthening India’s capabilities in quantum technology, advanced cryogenics, and strategic technologies, ultimately fostering a self-reliant quantum ecosystem. Source: pib.gov.in Shri Rajnath Singh expressed confidence that this collaboration will be a model for future partnerships between DRDO and private industry in emerging technology areas. Defence Secretary and DRDO Chairman Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh extended his congratulations to the teams involved, wishing them success in achieving the project’s objectives. The project is being overseen and supported by the Director of Solid State Physics Laboratory and their team, with oversight provided by DG MCC and DG TM. Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2314536 More like thisQuantum Computing Business NewsD-Wave shows both annealing and gate-model quantum systems at CongressQuantum HardwareQuantum attack protection built into CaveroCore for defenceDeep TechA chip-scale circulator achieves 37dB isolation for optical signalsQuantum HardwareInfleqtion Entangles 30 Logical Qubits on Sqale ComputerStay currentSee today’s quantum computing news on Quantum Zeitgeist for the latest breakthroughs in qubits, hardware, algorithms, and industry deals. Tags: Dr. Donovan Dr. Donovan is a futurist and technology writer covering the quantum revolution. Where classical computers manipulate bits that are either on or off, quantum machines exploit superposition and entanglement to process information in ways that classical physics cannot. Dr. Donovan tracks the full quantum landscape: fault-tolerant computing, photonic and superconducting architectures, post-quantum cryptography, and the geopolitical race between nations and corporations to achieve quantum advantage. The decisions being made now, in research labs and government offices around the world, will determine who controls the most powerful computers ever built. Latest Posts by Dr. Donovan: CNPEM and CERN collaborate on 91km collider magnet technology September 26, 2026 QuEra Computing finds nearly half of firms want quantum fault-tolerance plans September 26, 2026 Germany invests in better quantum sensors and communication September 26, 2026