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
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
Foundation building with initial quantum processors
- •Establish quantum computing infrastructure
- •Develop superconducting qubit fabrication
- •Build photonic quantum systems
- •Demonstrate basic quantum algorithms
Phase 2
Scaling up quantum systems and improving coherence
- •Scale qubit fabrication processes
- •Improve quantum error correction
- •Develop quantum software stack
- •Establish quantum cloud access
Phase 3
Full-scale quantum computers with practical applications
- •Achieve fault-tolerant quantum computing
- •Deploy commercial quantum systems
- •Integrate with HPC infrastructure
- •Enable quantum advantage applications
Thematic Hubs
Four leading research institutions driving India's quantum technology development
Startup Ecosystem
India's growing quantum technology startup landscape
Latest News
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quantum-computingAndhra Pradesh Launches India’s First Open-Access Quantum Testbeds
Andhra Pradesh Launches India’s First Open-Access Quantum Testbeds Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has inaugurated India’s first open-access quantum computer testbeds, marking a significant milestone for the Amaravati Quantum Valley project. Launched on World Quantum Day, the initiative features two distinct platforms: the 1Q testbed at Medha Towers and the 1S testbed at SRM University, Amaravati. Unlike traditional closed-door quantum facilities, these “open-access” reference facilities are designed to allow researchers, startups, and government institutions from across the country to validate, benchmark, and certify quantum hardware and software under real-world operating conditions. Developed as part of India’s National Quantum Mission, these systems represent a major “Make in India” achievement, constructed almost entirely with locally developed components. To address the historical challenge of sourcing high-tech hardware, the project utilized indigenous processors, amplifiers, flex wires, and gas handling systems. Technical support was provided by the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Notably, the project features India-made dilution refrigerators, which cool the superconducting processors to temperatures near absolute zero (-273°C). The state government is positioning these testbeds as a foundational layer for a much broader deep-tech ecosystem. Chief Minister Naidu emphasized that the Amaravati Quantum Valley will serve as a hub for emerging technologies beyond computing, including artificial intelligence, drones, space tech, and green hydrogen. Parallel developments, such as a dedicated “Drone City” for civilian and defense use and an upcoming “Space City,” are intended to link advanced computing with manufacturing and energy sectors. This coordinated approach aims to ensure that high-tech innovation translates into broader e
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quantum-computingBloq Selected for Funding Under India’s National Quantum Mission to Accelerate Enterprise Quantum Adoption
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 mor
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quantum-computingIndia’s National Quantum Mission Achieves 1,000-km Milestone via QNu Labs and VIAVI Validation
India’s National Quantum Mission Achieves 1,000-km Milestone via QNu Labs and VIAVI Validation The National Quantum Mission (NQM) has reached a pivotal technical landmark with the successful demonstration of a 1,000-km quantum communication network, one of the longest in the world. Announced by Union Minister for Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh during a review of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), this achievement comes less than two years after the mission’s October 2024 launch. The milestone significantly outpaces the original eight-year roadmap, which aimed for a 2,000-km reach, and establishes a secure national backbone for defense, financial systems, and critical infrastructure using entirely indigenous technology. The 1,000-km network was enabled by QNu Labs, a startup supported under the NQM that specializes in quantum-safe cybersecurity. To ensure the reliability of this infrastructure, QNu Labs conducted an independent validation study with VIAVI Solutions using the industry-standard MAP-300 test platform. This study established that the underlying ARMOS Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) platform can achieve secure key generation over distances of up to 200 km on standard telecom fiber (40 dB loss) without signal amplification. By chaining these high-performance links, the NQM has been able to scale toward its current 1,000-km benchmark. A critical technical breakthrough highlighted in the validation is the ability of the quantum signal to coexist with 10 Gbps classical data traffic on the same fiber. Utilizing a proprietary decoy-state Differential Phase Shift (DPS) protocol, the ARMOS platform effectively doubles the transmission range of conventional QKD systems while maintaining a Quantum Bit Error Rate (QBER) below 4%. At typical metro distances, the system achieves generation rates of 8,000 bits per second, providing the high-speed entropy required to secure real-time, high-value data flows without requiring a costly redesign of
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quantum-computingInfleqtion Announces 2026 Revenue Guidance of $40 Million
Outlook reflects growing customer demand for quantum sensing and computing solutions LOUISVILLE, Colo.–April 8, 2026– Infleqtion (NYSE: INFQ) (the “Company”) a global leader in quantum computing and quantum sensing powered by neutral-atom technology, today announced 2026 revenue guidance of $40 million in conjunction with its previously announced business update call. The Company’s outlook reflects growing customer demand for quantum sensing and computing solutions. 2025 Financial Highlights For Full Year Ending December 31, 2025[1]: Revenue of $32.5 million. Loss from operations of $35.3 million. Non-GAAP operating loss of $28.1 million, which excludes stock-based compensation of $3.1 million and acquisition and integration costs of $4.1 million from GAAP operating loss. Select Business Highlights On April 1, 2026, Infleqtion announced the availability of its first quantum-enabled precision timing solution delivered with Safran Electronics & Defense. The solution builds on the December 2025 announcement of a strategic partnership and includes Infleqtion’s Tiqker optical atomic clock integrated and validated with Safran’s White Rabbit and SecureSync systems. The solution is available to customers across the defense, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure sectors. In March 2026, Infleqtion announced the delivery of the UK’s only operational 100-physical qubit quantum computing system at the National Quantum Computing Centre, meeting a major UK national quantum mission goal and advancing the country’s ability to develop and operate large-scale quantum systems. Following its earlier $6.2 million ARPA-E ENCODE award, Infleqtion won an additional ARPA-E award in March 2026, receiving $3.9 million through the QC3 program to advance chemistry and materials science applications. In February 2026, Infleqtion announced its role as a collaborator on NASA’s Quantum Gravity Gradiometer Pathfinder mission, securing more than $20 million in contracted funding to date.
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quantum-computingQpiAI Implements High-Speed Hardware Decoder for 64-Qubit Kaveri Processor
QpiAI Implements High-Speed Hardware Decoder for 64-Qubit Kaveri Processor QpiAI has reported the implementation of a high-performance quantum error correction (QEC) decoder platform for its 64-qubit Kaveri superconducting quantum processor. The system utilizes a distance-5 rotated surface code (d = 5) requiring 49 physical qubits to encode a single logical qubit. The decoder is based on a union-find algorithm executed on custom hardware rather than traditional CPU or GPU architectures. This design aims to provide a scalable framework for real-time error detection and correction, serving as a technical milestone within the framework of India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM). The custom hardware decoder achieves an end-to-end cycle latency of 1.5 microseconds, with the decoding operation itself completed in less than 1 microsecond (typically within 40 clock cycles). This represents a significant reduction in latency compared to existing software-based decoders, which often require approximately 60 microseconds for distance-5 codes. By maintaining a cycle time of 1.5 microseconds, the platform can perform five rounds of stabilizer measurements per cycle to detect both qubit and measurement errors while remaining well within the coherence window of the Kaveri hardware. The Kaveri QPU reports qubit coherence times of approximately 100 μs for T1 and 95 μs for T2, providing sufficient headroom for multiple consecutive error-correction cycles. The architecture is specifically optimized for surface-code-friendly qubit connectivity to facilitate efficient stabilizer measurements. Supported by investment from the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the development is intended to move India’s quantum infrastructure toward fault-tolerant utility. Future iterations of the roadmap include the support for distance-7 codes and the integration of quantum low-density parity-check (qLDPC) codes to further optimize physical-to-logical qubit ratios. For technical specifications
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quantum-computingQpiAI and Alliance University Establish AU QUASAR Experience Center in Bengaluru
QpiAI and Alliance University Establish AU QUASAR Experience Center in Bengaluru QpiAI and Alliance University have established the AU QUASAR (Quantum AI School for Advanced Research) Experience Center at the university’s Electronic City campus in Bengaluru. The facility integrates QpiAI’s QVidya 8-qubit superconducting quantum system with the QpiAI Explorer software platform, providing localized hardware access for quantum research and development. This center serves as a commercial reference site for superconducting quantum technology, targeting engagement from over 200 global technology companies and India’s aerospace and defense sectors. The initiative is designed to align with the technical objectives of India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM) by fostering indigenous quantum infrastructure and a sovereign talent pipeline. AU QUASAR will provide Quantum Computing as a Service (QCaaS) for commercial and strategic clients, allowing for the execution of quantum circuits on a physical 8-qubit processor rather than in purely simulated environments. This service model is intended to facilitate proof-of-concept (PoC) validations and the characterization of superconducting qubit performance in a hybrid quantum-classical context. Academic integration at the center includes undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree pathways focused on quantum computing and artificial intelligence. By combining physical system access with structured research programs, the facility aims to bridge the gap between theoretical study and industrial application. The center is expected to be operational in the coming months, providing a scalable model for future quantum technology hubs focused on education, research, and commercial engagement within India’s technology corridor. For technical details on the QVidya 8-qubit system and the AU QUASAR research pathways, consult the official QpiAI announcement here. March 25, 2026 Mohamed Abdel-Kareem2026-03-25T10:24:17-07:00 Leave A Comment Cance
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