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-computingQuantrolOx and MAHE Establish “Q-HUB” to Bolster Indo-European Quantum Ecosystem
QuantrolOx and MAHE Establish “Q-HUB” to Bolster Indo-European Quantum Ecosystem QuantrolOx and the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) have announced the formation of Quantum-Hub@MAHE (Q-HUB@MAHE) at the Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) in Bengaluru. This university-led initiative represents a significant seven-figure investment and aims to establish an indigenous, open-architecture quantum hardware ecosystem in India. Scheduled for inauguration in September 2026, the hub will serve as an integrated platform for design, deployment, and translational research, bridging the gap between academic innovation and industrial-grade quantum production. The project is built on an open-architecture framework, specifically utilizing QuantrolOx’s VIDYAQAR platform. Unlike proprietary or vendor-locked systems, this approach allows for the integration of components from various international partners, fostering a collaborative “system builder” environment rather than a mere “user” model. The development roadmap is structured in three phases: Phase 1: Initial deployment of sub-50 qubit training systems (commencing with a 25-qubit dilution refrigeration system). Phase 2: Scaling to 50–150 qubit proof-of-concept platforms. Phase 3: Development of 150–1,000+ qubit industrial-grade production systems. The initiative is supported by a consortium of leading European quantum technology providers, underscoring the deepening ties between India and the EU following their recent Free Trade Agreement. Key partners include: Bluefors (Finland): Providing advanced cryogenic infrastructure and dilution refrigeration. Qblox (Netherlands): Supplying modular, scalable quantum control stacks. ConScience (Sweden): Contributing the superconducting quantum processor units (QPUs) at the heart of the system. C-DAC (India): Aligning the hub’s goals with India’s National Quantum Mission, focusing on supply chain resilience and deep-tech entrepreneurship. A cornerstone of Q-HUB@MAHE is the Quantu
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quantum-computingMAHE Advances India’s National Quantum Mission with New Hub
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has established Quantum-Hub@MAHE (Q-Hub@MAHE) at its Manipal Institute of Technology in Bengaluru, creating a university-led ecosystem designed to bolster India’s National Quantum Mission. The new hub will focus on indigenous quantum hardware development, integrating experimentation, startup incubation, and workforce training within a unified academic framework. It begins operation with a 25-qubit dilution refrigeration system for advanced training. This initiative aims to strengthen India’s capabilities across the entire quantum technology value chain, from component innovation to scalable manufacturing. “Q-Hub@MAHE reflects our commitment to building sovereign scientific capability aligned with the vision of the National Quantum Mission,” said Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor, MAHE, adding that the integrated approach will contribute to India’s leadership in advanced quantum technologies. Quantum-Hub@MAHE Advances India’s National Quantum Mission The initiative distinguishes itself through its commitment to an open-architecture approach, prioritizing indigenous component development and scalable manufacturing pathways, a departure from typical vendor-locked quantum deployments. Initial operations will center around a 25-qubit dilution refrigeration system, marking the first step in a phased roadmap aiming for industrial-grade quantum systems exceeding 150 qubits. This multi-campus strategy was formalized through Memorandums of Agreement with QuantrolOx (Finland), Bluefors (Finland), QBLOX (Netherlands), ConScience (Sweden), and Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), focusing on workforce development, hardware experimentation, and co-developed intellectual property. A key target is to train 100 quantum engineers by December 2026 via a combined online and laboratory-based certification program. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor, MAHE, explained that beyond training, the hub will serve
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quantum-computingWhat Rigetti Computing (RGTI)'s $8.4 Million India Quantum Order Means For Shareholders - Yahoo Finance
What Rigetti Computing (RGTI)'s $8.4 Million India Quantum Order Means For Shareholders Simply Wall St February 23, 2026 3 min read RGTI -0.29% Rigetti Computing previously announced an US$8.4 million order from India’s Centre for Development of Advanced Computing to deliver a 108-qubit quantum computer in Bengaluru, alongside plans to commercially launch its modular Cepheus-1-108Q system by late first quarter 2026. This contract underscores growing international demand for Rigetti’s on-premises quantum hardware and offers an early test of the company’s ability to scale complex systems for real-world research use. We’ll now examine how this Indian 108-qubit system order could influence Rigetti’s investment narrative around system sales and long-term adoption. Capitalize on the AI infrastructure supercycle with our selection of the 34 best 'picks and shovels' of the AI gold rush converting record-breaking demand into massive cash flow. Rigetti Computing Investment Narrative Recap To own Rigetti shares, you need to believe that its chiplet based superconducting roadmap can translate cutting edge hardware into paying system customers before cash burn and execution risk dominate the story. The US$8.4 million C DAC order in India supports that thesis by validating on premises system demand, but it does not change the near term reality of small revenue, high operating losses and reliance on a few large contracts as the key risk and catalyst. The Indian 108 qubit system ties directly into Rigetti’s Cepheus 1 108Q roadmap, which targets commercial launch by late first quarter 2026. That timing sits alongside other catalysts such as the three year US$5.8 million AFRL networking contract and growing Novera deployments, which together could start to shift the mix from mainly research style work toward more recurring system sales and usage based revenue. Yet against the excitement around India’s order, investors should also be aware that...
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quantum-computingFaster-Than-Light Photons May Not Break the Rules of Cause and Effect
Scientists are increasingly investigating the implications of superluminal photon propagation arising from the Drummond-Hathrell effective action in quantum electrodynamics. Madhukar Deb, Jay Desai, and Diptimoy Ghosh, all from the Department of Physics at the Indian Institute of Science, Education and Research, Pune, have revisited the question of causality in curved spacetime using novel diagnostics. Their research establishes conditions under which this seemingly superluminal behaviour does not lead to the formation of closed causal curves, addressing a conceptually nontrivial problem in theoretical physics. By analysing both the global causal structure and applying flat-spacetime analyticity bounds to the photon commutator, the authors demonstrate causal consistency within the regime of validity of the Drummond-Hathrell effective theory for scenarios including circular photon orbits and two-black-hole geometries. The study centres on understanding whether the observed superluminality, where photons appear to travel faster than light, genuinely disrupts the established order of events. The investigation employs two independent methods to assess causal consistency. First, the team analysed the global causal structure of the effective optical metric governing photon propagation, establishing conditions under which it remains stably causal and prevents the formation of closed timelike curves. This analysis was performed for both a circular photon orbit within the Schwarzschild geometry and a linear trajectory in a two-black-hole spacetime. Secondly, researchers examined microcausality from a quantum field-theoretic perspective, treating gravity as a fixed, Lorentz-breaking field and applying flat-spacetime analyticity bounds to the photon commutator within the geometric-optics regime of the effective field theory. For the representative examples of a circular orbit in Schwarzschild spacetime and a linear trajectory in a two-black-hole geometry, the findings indicate
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quantum-computingIndia Reveals National Plan for Quantum-Safe Security
Insider Brief India is building a foundation to address the national security risks posed by quantum computing through the implementation of a Quantum Safe Ecosystem. As quantum computing rapidly advances, the Task Force, formed under the National Quantum Mission (NQM), has outlined critical steps for India to safeguard its digital infrastructure and maintain economic resilience. […]
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quantum-computingIndia poised to lead in quantum technology - Communications Today
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