India's National Quantum Mission

₹6,003 Crore Investment in Quantum Future (2024-2031)

Tracking India's ambitious quantum technology initiative across 4 thematic hubs and a growing startup ecosystem

₹6,003 Crore
Budget
($720 million)
2024-2031
Timeline
8 years
4
Thematic Hubs
Leading IITs & IISc
50-1000 Qubits
Target
Quantum computers
India NQM Pillars

Mission Objectives

Quantum Computing

Develop 50-1000 physical qubit quantum computers on superconducting and photonic platforms

Quantum Communication

Establish 2000 km satellite-based secure quantum communication network

Quantum Sensing

Develop atomic clocks with 10⁻¹⁵ precision for navigation and timing

Quantum Materials

Create topological materials and devices for quantum applications

Qubit Scale-Up Roadmap

India's phased approach to building quantum computers with increasing qubit counts

Phase 1

3 Years
2024-2027
20-50 Physical Qubits

Foundation building with initial quantum processors

  • Establish quantum computing infrastructure
  • Develop superconducting qubit fabrication
  • Build photonic quantum systems
  • Demonstrate basic quantum algorithms
⟳ In Progress

Phase 2

5 Years
2024-2029
50-100 Physical Qubits

Scaling up quantum systems and improving coherence

  • Scale qubit fabrication processes
  • Improve quantum error correction
  • Develop quantum software stack
  • Establish quantum cloud access
○ Planned

Phase 3

8 Years
2024-2031
50-1000 Physical Qubits

Full-scale quantum computers with practical applications

  • Achieve fault-tolerant quantum computing
  • Deploy commercial quantum systems
  • Integrate with HPC infrastructure
  • Enable quantum advantage applications
○ Planned

Thematic Hubs

Four leading research institutions driving India's quantum technology development

Startup Ecosystem

India's growing quantum technology startup landscape

Explore 5 Quantum Startups
Discover India's leading quantum technology companies
QNu Labs Launches QShield 2.0 to Drive India’s National Cryptographic Assessment & Assurance Frameworkquantum-computing

QNu Labs Launches QShield 2.0 to Drive India’s National Cryptographic Assessment & Assurance Framework

QNu Labs Launches QShield 2.0 to Drive India’s National Cryptographic Assessment & Assurance Framework Bengaluru-based quantum security startup QNu Labs has launched QShield 2.0, a sovereign, full-stack post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and crypto-agility platform. Introduced at the company’s 10th anniversary event, the platform serves as the core execution engine for India’s National Cryptographic Assessment & Assurance Framework (NCAAF). The release aligns with recommendations from the Department of Science and Technology’s National Quantum Mission (NQM) Task Force Report, which mandates that critical infrastructure sectors initiate formal PQC migration by 2027. The NCAAF architecture is structured around an iterative workflow cycle: Discover (mapping cryptographic assets across legacy IT/OT networks), Assess (scoring algorithms and certificates against quantum vulnerability windows), and Assure (continuous, real-time posture validation). Built for on-premises sovereign deployment in banks, defense agencies, and critical infrastructure, QShield 2.0 consolidates five operational modules into a unified management plane to address “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” attack vectors and AI-driven attack surfaces. [ QNu Labs QShield 2.0 Module Architecture & NCAAF Scope ]Module NameCore Security FunctionSovereign Implementation Scope01: Quantum Entropy• Hardware Quantum Random Number Generation (QRNG)• Physics-based entropy generation via Tropos hardware backends02: Quantum Readiness Risk Assessment• Automated discovery, classification, and scoring• Continuous asset discovery and real-time vulnerability posture tracking03: Quantum PKI• Crypto-agile certificate authority & identity lifecycle• Dynamic, seamless algorithm migration without breaking client code04: Quantum Vault• Hardware-secured key custody & secret store• Protection of long-lived confidential records, root keys, and session keys05: AI Security• Cryptographic verification for AI models and pipeli

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QClairvoyance Quantum Labs Signs MoU with IITM–C-DOT Samgnya Foundation to Advance Indian Quantum Ecosystemquantum-computing

QClairvoyance Quantum Labs Signs MoU with IITM–C-DOT Samgnya Foundation to Advance Indian Quantum Ecosystem

QClairvoyance Quantum Labs Signs MoU with IITM–C-DOT Samgnya Foundation to Advance Indian Quantum Ecosystem Deeptech startup QClairvoyance Quantum Labs has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the IITM–C-DOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation, India’s National Hub for Quantum Communication. Established under the Department of Science & Technology’s National Quantum Mission (NQM), Samgnya serves as a national translational platform uniting academic research, industrial testbeds, startups, and public sector stakeholders to accelerate sovereign quantum technology commercialization. Led by Founder Colonel Sai Shankar P (Retd.), QClairvoyance Quantum Labs will collaborate with Samgnya across five core domain tracks: quantum computing, quantum algorithms, quantum artificial intelligence (QAI), post-quantum cryptography (PQC), and next-generation compute architectures. The partnership establishes an operational pipeline to transition theoretical research from laboratory environments onto national testbeds for performance validation, standard compliance, and end-user industrial deployment. [ QClairvoyance & IITM–C-DOT Samgnya Strategic R&D Framework ]R&D & Software FocusNational Hub CapabilitiesTranslation & Deployment• Quantum Computing & QAI Algorithms• Quantum Communication & QKD Testbeds• National Quantum Mission (NQM) Grants• Post-Quantum Cybersecurity (PQC)• Standards & Interoperability Protocols• Industry Co-Development & IP Transfer• Next-Generation Hybrid Compute• Startup Incubation & Workforce Training• Hardware-Agnostic Software Validation The agreement complements QClairvoyance’s regional workforce initiatives, including its alliance as a quantum skilling partner for enterprise software developer Bloq Quantum. Under CEO Ravindra Barlingay, Samgnya will provide QClairvoyance with direct access to hardware testbed infrastructure, supporting India’s mandate to convert early-stage quantum R&D into certified, de

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QNu Labs Closes ₹200 Crore ($21.02M USD) Series A1 Round to Scale Sovereign Quantum Security Hardware Stackquantum-computing

QNu Labs Closes ₹200 Crore ($21.02M USD) Series A1 Round to Scale Sovereign Quantum Security Hardware Stack

QNu Labs Closes ₹200 Crore ($21.02M USD) Series A1 Round to Scale Sovereign Quantum Security Hardware Stack Indian quantum-safe cybersecurity provider QNu Labs has secured ₹200 crore ($21.02 million USD) in a Series A1 funding round co-led by the government-backed National Quantum Mission (NQM)—via the IITM C-DOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation with a ₹25 crore ($2.6 million USD) commitment—and venture capital firm Speciale Invest. The round attracted a global institutional syndicate, including the Sony Innovation Fund, Gaja Capital (₹35 crore) ($3.7 million USD), and Artha Ventures, bringing the startup’s total equity and debt capital raised to ₹375 crore ($39.4 million USD). The fresh equity is paired with ₹150 crore ($15.7 million USD) in convertible debt approved under India’s Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) fund to build out physical network infrastructure. QNu Labs will allocate a portion of the capital as its co-investment contribution toward the Technology Backbone of India’s Quantum Secure and Sensing Networks (IQSN). Key infrastructure deployments include constructing a 2,000-kilometer live Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) trunk network connecting Bengaluru and Delhi to isolate critical banking systems, data centers, and power corridors from intercept-and-harvest decryption threats ahead of India’s 2029 quantum compliance mandate. [ QNu Labs Series A1 Funding & Deployment Roadmap ]Capital StructureLead & Participating SyndicateStrategic Network & Hardware Targets• Series A1 Equity: ₹200 Cr ($21.02M)• Co-Leads: National Quantum Mission, Speciale Invest• 2,000 km Commercial QKD Trunk (Bengaluru–Delhi)• RDI Convertible Debt: ₹150 Cr ($15.77M)• NQM Hub: IITM C-DOT Samgnya Tech Foundation (₹25 Cr)• Tactical Armed Forces QKD & Drone/Satellite Payloads• Cumulative Capital: ₹375 Cr ($39.42M)• Global/VC: Sony Innovation Fund, Gaja Capital, Artha Ventures• Commercial Banking Migration & U.S./Australia Expansion Incubated at IIT Madras,

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India’s First Dedicated Quantum and AI University Campus Approved for Amaravatiquantum-computing

India’s First Dedicated Quantum and AI University Campus Approved for Amaravati

India’s First Dedicated Quantum and AI University Campus Approved for Amaravati The Andhra Pradesh State government has approved the establishment of India’s first dedicated Quantum and Artificial Intelligence University campus in Amaravati. Set up by the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT)—a Deemed-to-be University under the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)—the project is backed by a 100% Grant-in-Aid from MeitY totaling ₹730.70 crore ($76.5M USD) over five years. [ NIELIT Quantum & AI University Campus Overview ]Funding & Site ScaleCore Research InfrastructureAcademic & Skilling Targets• ₹730.7 Crore MeitY Grant-in-Aid• 1.25 Lakh Sq. Ft. QRIIB Research Block• 8,250 Total Learners (5-Year Target)• 8.5-Acre Net Zero Permanent Site• Cleanroom Nano-Fab & Cryogenic Labs• 1,650 Formal Degree Candidates• Temp Classes Start Sept 2026• Quantum Photonics & HPC Data Centers• 6,600 Certification / Skill Trainees Quantum Research, Innovation, and Incubation Block (QRIIB) Formally greenlit during a Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) meeting led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, the 8.5-acre permanent campus will feature a specialized 1.25 lakh sq. ft. Quantum Research, Innovation, and Incubation Block (QRIIB). The center will house quantum computing and communication systems, quantum photonics labs, cleanroom nanofabrication infrastructure, cryogenic testbeds, and startup incubation facilities. The academic curriculum aligns with major national deep-tech programs, including the National Quantum Mission, the IndiaAI Mission, and the India Semiconductor Mission: Degree & Research Programs: Offering undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), doctoral (PhD), and executive diplomas. Specialized Disciplines: Courses cover Quantum Computing, Quantum Communication & Security, AI/Machine Learning, Data Science, VLSI, Chip Design, Semiconductor Fabrication, Assembly/Testing/Packaging

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Mission Timeline (2024-2031)

2024
Mission Launch & Hub Establishment
✓ Completed
2025
Initial Infrastructure Setup
✓ Completed
2026
First Quantum Prototypes
⟳ In Progress
2027
50-Qubit Systems Demonstration
○ Planned
2028
Satellite QKD Testing
○ Planned
2029
100-Qubit Systems & Network Expansion
○ Planned
2030
Commercial Deployments Begin
○ Planned
2031
1000-Qubit Systems & Mission Completion
○ Planned