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Quantum Computing Thematic Hub

Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

Bangalore, Karnataka
Established 1909
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The Quantum Computing Thematic Hub at IISc Bangalore is developing India's first indigenous quantum computers using superconducting and photonic qubit technologies. The hub aims to build 50-1000 physical qubit systems by 2031, establishing India as a global player in quantum computing.

Research Focus

Superconducting qubit developmentPhotonic quantum computingQuantum algorithms and softwareQuantum error correctionQuantum computing cloud infrastructure

Key Objectives

  • •Develop superconducting qubit processors with >99% gate fidelity
  • •Build photonic quantum computing platforms
  • •Create quantum software stack and algorithms
  • •Establish quantum computing cloud infrastructure
  • •Train 500+ quantum computing professionals

Key Research Areas

Superconducting Qubits

Development of cryogenic superconducting circuits for quantum computation

Photonic Quantum Computing

Room-temperature quantum processors using photon-based qubits

Quantum Software

Algorithms, compilers, and development tools for quantum applications

Key Achievements

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Established state-of-the-art dilution refrigerator facility
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Developed indigenous superconducting qubit designs
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Published 50+ research papers in quantum computing
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Filed 10+ patents in quantum technologies

Infrastructure & Facilities

Dilution refrigerator for superconducting qubits
Photonic quantum laboratory
High-performance computing cluster
Cleanroom facilities for device fabrication

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QNu Labs and SRMIST Establish Quantum Communications Lab to Train Educator Cohortquantum-computing

QNu Labs and SRMIST Establish Quantum Communications Lab to Train Educator Cohort

QNu Labs and SRMIST Establish Quantum Communications Lab to Train Educator Cohort Indian quantum cybersecurity developer QNu Labs has partnered with the SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) to establish a dedicated Quantum Communications Lab and train the university’s first certified cohort of faculty members in quantum communications. Supported by India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the workforce initiative focuses on training educators to scale quantum communications coursework across higher education institutions. Incubated at the IIT Madras Research Park, QNu Labs equipped the new laboratory at SRMIST’s Kattankulathur campus with deployed, industry-grade hardware—the same quantum-safe technology utilized across national defense and banking infrastructure. Rather than relying on simulated software environments, the facility provides students and academic researchers with physical quantum key distribution (QKD) hardware and quantum-safe infrastructure to build, test, and benchmark real-world cryptographic applications. Through the QNu Academy framework, the initial faculty cohort underwent training and professional certification in quantum communications. By qualifying educators to deliver standardized quantum communications courses, the joint initiative aims to scale quantum education across SRMIST’s academic programs, creating a direct workforce pipeline of industry-ready quantum engineers and security specialists in alignment with national skilling objectives. The inaugural ceremony was attended by Dr. JBV Reddy (Head of the Quantum Technology Cell at NQM), Dr. C. Muthamizhchelvan (Vice Chancellor of SRMIST), Sunil Gupta (CEO and Co-founder of QNu Labs), and representatives from T-Hub. The lab deployment strengthens SRMIST’s quantum research infrastructure alongside its existing physical hardware initiatives under the National Quantum Mission. Review the announcement on Raksha Anirveda here. Aug

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Mandal Indian Institute of Science: Researchers Halve Quantum Algorithm Shots and Cut Energy Use by 62%quantum-computing

Mandal Indian Institute of Science: Researchers Halve Quantum Algorithm Shots and Cut Energy Use by 62%

Until now, executing algorithms on quantum computers has required a costly and often excessive number of repeated calculations, known as shots, to ensure reliable results. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) team of Prateek Kulkarni and Sumit Mandal have, for the first time, developed an analytical expression to determine the optimal number of shots, approximately 8000 in their tests, needed for reliable quantum algorithm execution. The team has devised a new way to calculate the fewest repetitions, called ‘shots’, needed for accurate results when running calculations on quantum computers. This analytical model reduces the number of shots required by approximately 58% compared to current methods, also lessening energy consumption. Furthermore, a new technique for distributing these shots across different parts of a quantum calculation lowers errors by up to 73%, enabling more complex algorithms to be executed. The researchers at the Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a new analytical model to optimise the number of repeated calculations, or ‘shots’, needed for reliable quantum algorithm execution. Executing a quantum algorithm is akin to following a recipe; however, due to the inherent instability of quantum systems, the ‘recipe’ must be repeated many times to confirm the result is accurate. Currently, this process requires a substantial number of shots, increasing computational cost and energy consumption. The IISc team’s model reduces this requirement by approximately 58%. Crucially, they also introduced a technique for distributing these shots across different sections of a quantum calculation, dividing a complex task into smaller stages, reducing errors by up to 73%. Optimal shot allocation and circuit partitioning minimise quantum computation errors and energy use Error rates dropped to 73% compared to conventional approaches when employing the new analytical model and shot allocation technique developed by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). The

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How 3 engineers are chasing India's quantum computing dream with an IIT professor - India Todayquantum-computing

How 3 engineers are chasing India's quantum computing dream with an IIT professor - India Today

How 3 engineers are chasing India's quantum computing dream with an IIT professor They spent over a decade designing chips, built and sold a semiconductor company, and then started from scratch to enter quantum computing. Now, Sujoy Chakravarty, Ravi Mehta and Biman Chattopadhyay are building one of India's few commercial quantum computers through their Bengaluru-based startup Quanfluence, that hopes to beat what Google has been chasing till now.AdvertisementHow IIT Madras is helping 3 engineers build India's room-temperature quantum computer (In photo: 1st from R: Sujoy Chakravarty, 2nd: Biman Chattopadhyay, 3rd: Ravi Mehta, 1st from L: Sandeep Goyal, 2nd: Anil Prabhakar, 3rd: Aditi Vaidya) (AI-enhanced image)India Today Education DeskNew Delhi,UPDATED: Jul 28, 2026 11:13 ISTWritten By: Princy ShuklaAfter years of working on semiconductor technology, Sujoy Chakravarty, Ravi Mehta and Biman Chattopadhyay had already achieved what many entrepreneurs dream of.Their semiconductor intellectual property company, Silicon and Beyond, was acquired by Synopsys, one of the world's leading electronic design automation companies, in 2018.For many founders, such an exit would have marked the end of a long entrepreneurial journey.advertisement❮❯ Read Full StoryFor this trio, it raised a new question: could India build a quantum computer that businesses around the world would actually use? The answer led them to start Quanfluence, a Bengaluru-based deep-tech company now working on commercial quantum computing technology.A SIX-MONTH DETOUR THAT CHANGED THEIR CAREERSThe move into quantum computing was not a natural next step. Before Quanfluence, the three engineers had spent over a decade together at Texas Instruments, working in chip design and semiconductor engineering. They understood hardware, but quantum computing was an entirely new world.After their exit from Silicon and Beyond, they spent nearly six months studying different quantum technologies.They explored multiple approa

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Hyperentangled Photons Remotely Implement Hybrid Quantum Operationsquantum-computing

Hyperentangled Photons Remotely Implement Hybrid Quantum Operations

Satish Kumar of the Indian Institute of Science Education & Research (IISER) Mohali and Anirban Pathak of the Jaypee Institute of Information Technology have demonstrated a new quantum remote implementation protocol leveraging a unique approach to entanglement. The researchers used a two-qubit hyperentangled state using both the polarization and spatial modes of photons, simultaneously utilizing these two degrees of freedom, a departure from most existing schemes that typically exploit only one degree of freedom at a time. This protocol enables the remote manipulation of a quantum state, implementing an arbitrary hybrid operator on a distant single-photon two-qubit hyperstate through linear optical elements and cross-Kerr nonlinear interactions. The work analyzes the impact of realistic limitations, evaluating the protocol’s success probability while considering finite coherent state distinguishability and coherent state dissipation, suggesting a viable path toward hybrid quantum communication and distributed quantum information processing. Quantum Remote Implementation with Hyperentangled States The ability to remotely manipulate quantum states without physical transmission is rapidly maturing, and a new protocol detailed by Satish Kumar and Anirban Pathak demonstrates a significant refinement in efficiency. This advancement, detailed in a preprint with identifier APS/123-QED and license date July 16, 2026, promises to unlock more complex and resource-efficient quantum operations for applications ranging from secure communication to distributed quantum computing. This approach focuses on how entanglement is created and harnessed. The shared hyperentangled resource is realized using the polarization and spatial modes of photons, and the protocol is constructed using linear optical elements and cross-Kerr nonlinear interactions to facilitate effective photon-photon coupling. The researchers did not stop at a theoretical proposal; their analysis reveals that an ap

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Gupta and Colleagues Introduces QPINN Framework for Solving Integro and Fractional PDEsquantum-computing

Gupta and Colleagues Introduces QPINN Framework for Solving Integro and Fractional PDEs

Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science have introduced a new framework, the quantum physics-informed neural network (QPINN), for solving complex equations prevalent in physics and engineering. Deepak Gupta and Ratikanta Behera developed QPINN specifically to address integro-differential equations (IDEs) and fractional integro-partial differential equations (FIPDEs), which pose significant challenges to conventional numerical methods due to their inherent nonlocal nature. The framework represents an extension of classical approximation theory into the realm of quantum circuits, potentially offering a more efficient computational approach. It demonstrates a convergence rate of mathcalO(n-1/2). The team’s QPINN framework, encompassing both numerical-quadrature and auxiliary-function variants, accurately models nonlinear IDEs and FIPDEs, consistently exceeding the performance of traditional physics-informed neural networks. Solving integro-differential equations using quantum-structured neural networks A quantum physics-informed neural network (QPINN) integrates the capabilities of quantum neural networks with the governing mathematical equations of complex physical systems. These equations, namely integro-differential and fractional integro-partial differential equations, frequently arise in the modelling of systems where the current state is dependent not only on immediate conditions but also on a complete history of past states. A practical analogy is calculating total rainfall over a month to forecast potential flooding; the current risk is intrinsically linked to past precipitation. The QPINN architecture leverages an ‘affine feature map’ and ‘variational quantum circuits’, a specific design intended to generate solutions exhibiting predictable trigonometric patterns. This structured output enhances the network’s capacity for learning and generalisation, crucial for accurate predictions. It effectively solves complex equations governing systems exhibiting me

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Quantum Walks Simplify Calculations of Particle Scattering Amplitudesquantum-computing

Quantum Walks Simplify Calculations of Particle Scattering Amplitudes

Scientists at Quantum Optics & Quantum Information Laboratory, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science, have introduced a novel graph-theoretic framework for representing colour-ordered maximally helicity violating (MHV) scattering amplitudes in quantum chromodynamics. Anirudh Verma and C. M. Chandrashekar detail their approach, which utilises coined quantum walks on permutation trees, offering a new perspective on the complex calculations inherent in particle physics. The framework establishes a connection between permutation trees, quantum walks, and the principles of open quantum systems, providing a dynamical picture of the underlying combinatorics of these amplitudes. Verma and colleagues demonstrate that their representation accurately reproduces the well-established Parke-Taylor structure for low-point gluon amplitudes, potentially paving the way for the development of quantum algorithms designed to simulate scattering processes within quantum field theory. Quantum walks efficiently model gluon scattering amplitudes using permutation tree structures A collaboration between Quantum Optics & Quantum Information Laboratory and the Indian Institute of Science has reported a four-fold increase in computational efficiency for low-point gluon amplitudes compared to existing methods. Traditionally, calculating these amplitudes demands computational resources that increase exponentially with each additional particle included in the simulation. This exponential scaling presents a significant bottleneck in high-energy physics calculations. The new framework circumvents this limitation by ingeniously exploiting the inherent structure of permutation trees. The team developed a graph-theoretic approach, utilising coined quantum walks, a quantum mechanical analogue of classical random walks, on these trees to represent colour-ordered maximally helicity violating (MHV) scattering amplitudes in quantum chromodynamics. Coined quantum walks introduce a ‘co

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Indian Institute of Science Launches 3 Quantum Walk Predictionsquantum-computing

Indian Institute of Science Launches 3 Quantum Walk Predictions

The Indian Institute of Science published work on a novel intersection of quantum mechanics and particle physics on July 02, 2026, with researchers introducing a graph-theoretic framework to represent color-ordered maximally helicity violating (MHV) scattering amplitudes in quantum chromodynamics using coined quantum walks on permutation trees. This approach links these seemingly disparate fields by encoding color-ordered maximally helicity violating (MHV) scattering amplitudes, essential for understanding particle interactions, within the framework of quantum walks. Each path within these quantum walks corresponds to a specific color ordering of gluons, mirroring the structure of the well-known Parke, Taylor amplitudes. By employing a “quantum Fourier transform on the coin space,” the team establishes a unified framework, providing a foundation for quantum algorithms to simulate these intricate scattering processes and advance quantum field theory. Compute the particle label r = c − 1 ​ ( k ) Industry leaders predict a significant shift in how particle interactions are computationally modeled, with researchers at the Indian Institute of Science publishing work that directly links quantum walks to the complex calculations of quantum chromodynamics. The core of this advancement lies in the ability to compute the particle label, defined as r = c−1(k), which effectively translates the color ordering of particles into a quantum state, allowing for manipulation and analysis through quantum algorithms. Anirudh Verma of the Quantum Optics & Quantum Information Laboratory, Dept. of Electronic Systems Engineering, and C. M. Chandrashekar, also of the Indian Institute of Science, have demonstrated a pathway to leverage quantum mechanics for problems previously tackled by purely classical computational methods. The researchers effectively map the mathematical structure onto the quantum realm through the assignment of within the quantum walk. This is not merely a translatio

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Researchers Combine Codes to Improve Quantum Error Correctionquantum-computing

Researchers Combine Codes to Improve Quantum Error Correction

Scientists at Chalmers University of Technology, in collaboration with University of Gothenburg and Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, have demonstrated a new method for scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computation by synergistically combining the advantages of dual-rail and cat codes. Their research introduces the dual-rail cat code (DRCC), a concatenated bosonic encoding scheme designed to efficiently address photon-loss errors while simultaneously supporting universal logical operations and preserving a beneficial bias in the error structure. This advancement represents a crucial step towards realising hardware-efficient and resilient quantum error correction, a fundamental requirement for building practical quantum computers. Dual-rail cat codes enable five-fold improved quantum error correction with deterministic loss A five-fold improvement in quantum error correction capability has been achieved, representing a progression from codes capable of correcting single erasure errors to those addressing up to d-1 errors with a distance-d code. This represents a significant advancement, as previously, achieving such levels of error correction with bosonic encoding methods proved challenging. The development of the dual-rail cat code overcomes these limitations by merging a cat code with a dual-rail structure, thereby enhancing the performance of quantum error correction. This novel approach enables deterministic single-photon-loss correction and preserves an erasure-biased noise structure during logical operations, which is critical for predictable and manageable error behaviour. The concept of a distance-d code is central to understanding this improvement. In quantum error correction, the ‘distance’ of a code determines its ability to detect and correct errors. A distance-d code can correct up to floor((d-1)/2) errors. Therefore, achieving a higher distance is paramount for building robust quantum computers. The DRCC allows for the construction of c

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QNu Labs Partners with SAGA Consultants to Expand Quantum-Safe Cybersecurity Infrastructure Internationallyquantum-computing

QNu Labs Partners with SAGA Consultants to Expand Quantum-Safe Cybersecurity Infrastructure Internationally

QNu Labs Partners with SAGA Consultants to Expand Quantum-Safe Cybersecurity Infrastructure Internationally Indian quantum cybersecurity pioneer QNu Labs has executed a strategic partnership agreement with U.S.-based technology consulting firm SAGA Consultants to accelerate the global distribution and deployment of quantum-safe security solutions. Orchestrated by QNu Labs CEO and Co-Founder Sunil Gupta and SAGA Consultants CEO Shamini Wijay, the commercial framework merges QNu Labs’ proprietary post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and secure communications stack with SAGA Consultants’ enterprise IT consulting networks and AI-powered business transformation pipelines. The alliance is structured to help commercial enterprises, government agencies, and critical infrastructure operators protect sensitive data repositories, satellite communications, and digital assets from emerging decryption threats. The enterprise-wide rollouts specifically target the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector, where strict regulatory compliance timelines mandate an immediate migration toward quantum-resistant trust anchors. By combining mathematical PQC algorithms with hardware-driven Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) models, the joint architecture provides a hybrid defense matrix. This unified network layout enables financial institutions to replace vulnerable asymmetric encryption primitives with future-ready security frameworks, isolating transaction data pathways from intercept-and-harvest operations without disrupting active day-to-day business operations. The commercial agreement surfaces as QNu Labs—an investee company of India’s National Quantum Mission originally incubated at IIT Madras—continues to expand its multi-national footprint. Operating a specialized engineering corps of 160 physicists, mathematicians, and software developers, the firm has positioned its indigenous, military-grade cryptographic layers across defense, telecom, and utility networks globally. To c

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India Quantum Mission Achieves Half of Targets Within Three Yearsquantum-computing

India Quantum Mission Achieves Half of Targets Within Three Years

More than half of the National Quantum Mission’s targeted outcomes have been achieved within three years of its launch, indicating faster-than-expected advancement in a complex field, according to a recent Science and Technology Ministry release. Union Minister Jitendra Singh asserts that AI, nuclear technology, space exploration, and quantum computing will collectively determine the future of growth and global competitiveness, framing these technologies as central to India’s strategic positioning. Substantial progress in quantum-secure communication is already yielding applications in critical areas like defence, cyber security, and protection of sensitive information. Singh stated that India is rapidly progressing alongside leading nations in these technology domains, building capabilities that will define the next era of economic growth and national security. National Quantum Mission Achieves Early Outcomes Union Minister Jitendra Singh emphasized that space, nuclear, and quantum technologies will be decisive in shaping the future world order, influencing both economic advancement and strategic strength; he stated that countries that fall behind in these technologies risk falling behind in both development and security. Substantial gains are particularly evident in quantum-secure communication, an area with direct implications for defence, strategic communications, cyber security, and the protection of sensitive information. The NQM’s achievements extend beyond communication, encompassing rapid advances across the entire quantum ecosystem, including quantum computing and related research. This momentum demonstrates India’s growing scientific capabilities and commitment to global leadership in emerging technologies, with the Minister noting that India is rapidly becoming a major force in frontier technologies. The accelerated timeline for achieving these milestones underscores a proactive approach to technological advancement, and Singh further highlighted the inc

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Synergy Quantum’s SynQ Suite Adds Enterprise HSM Interoperabilityquantum-computing

Synergy Quantum’s SynQ Suite Adds Enterprise HSM Interoperability

Synergy Quantum India Private Limited has unveiled the SynQ Silicon Trust Suite, a unified platform integrating a hardware root of trust with post-quantum security measures for mission-critical systems. The suite combines protected key custody, secure boot, device attestation, and confidential computing within a single architecture, addressing the growing need to safeguard data in a future vulnerable to quantum computing attacks. The SynQ Suite features enterprise hardware security module (HSM) interoperability, allowing organizations to integrate the platform with existing high-security infrastructure. Synergy Quantum states the suite is designed to establish trusted device identity, protect cryptographic keys, verify firmware integrity, and prepare critical systems for the transition to post-quantum security. This development signals a significant step toward comprehensive security solutions originating from India in the rapidly evolving field of cryptography. This holistic approach extends beyond simply layering post-quantum algorithms onto current defenses, instead building security from the foundational hardware level. Remote device verification and attested signing further enhance the platform’s ability to confirm device authenticity and software integrity. By combining these elements, Synergy Quantum intends to offer a robust solution for mission-critical applications requiring long-term security assurances; the company anticipates commercial deployments within three years, demonstrating a commitment to the near-term availability of this advanced security technology. The Suite brings together hardware-based trust, protected key lifecycle management, secure boot, attested signing, confidential-computing protection, remote device verification and enterprise HSM integration within a unified security architecture. Synergy Quantum Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/synergy-quantum-unveils-synq-silicon-trust-suite-a-unified-silicon-rooted-security-

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Free-Space Quantum Communication Demonstrates Stability with 1.4 Units of Detector Noisequantum-computing

Free-Space Quantum Communication Demonstrates Stability with 1.4 Units of Detector Noise

A new free-space unidirectional continuous-variable quantum key distribution system has been demonstrated by Rachita Nandan and colleagues at Quantum Science and Technology Laboratory, in collaboration with Indian Institute of Science and 2Indian Institute of Technology. The experimentally verified system operates even under substantial detector noise, reaching 1.4 shot-noise units, and uses polarized coherent states for stable interference. Although a positive secret key rate was not obtained assuming untrusted detector noise, the team showed secure key generation is possible with a trusted detector model, achieving a maximum rate of 270 kbps at an optimal modulation variance of 11.57. The study underscores the feasibility of this approach in realistic conditions and identifies detector electronic noise as a key challenge for future quantum systems. High-noise quantum key distribution enabled by polarized coherent states and trusted detector Secure key rates previously unattainable in challenging conditions are now possible, with a maximum rate of 270 kbps achieved, a substantial improvement over systems limited by detector noise. A free-space Gaussian-modulated unidimensional continuous-variable quantum key distribution (UD-CVQKD) system operates effectively under high electronic noise, specifically 1.4 shot-noise units, where untrusted detector models previously failed to yield positive key rates. Continuous-variable QKD, unlike discrete-variable approaches utilising photons, encodes information onto the quadratures, amplitude and phase, of the electromagnetic field. This allows for compatibility with existing telecommunications infrastructure designed for classical signals, simplifying implementation. Unidimensional CV-QKD further simplifies the process by modulating only one quadrature, reducing the complexity of state preparation and measurement. The use of coherent states, which are eigenstates of the bosonic annihilation operator, provides a robust and readi

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Optimizing Encoder Circuits of Entanglement-Assisted Quantum LDPC Codes via Beam Searchquantum-computing

Optimizing Encoder Circuits of Entanglement-Assisted Quantum LDPC Codes via Beam Search

--> Quantum Physics arXiv:2606.11468 (quant-ph) [Submitted on 9 Jun 2026] Title:Optimizing Encoder Circuits of Entanglement-Assisted Quantum LDPC Codes via Beam Search Authors:Aditya Sodhani (1), Pavan Kumar (2), Shayan Srinivasa Garani (2), Keshab K. Parhi (1) ((1) University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA, (2) Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India) View a PDF of the paper titled Optimizing Encoder Circuits of Entanglement-Assisted Quantum LDPC Codes via Beam Search, by Aditya Sodhani (1) and 8 other authors View PDF HTML (experimental) Abstract:Entanglement-assisted (EA) quantum QC-LDPC codes offer strong error-correction capabilities with structured parity-check matrices, but their practical use depends on efficient encoder circuits and the availability of pre-shared Bell pairs (ebits). In all encoder implementations based on the stabilizer formalism, the dominant contribution to this complexity comes from the use of controlled gates. In this paper, we adopt the Sharma-Kumar-Garani (SKG) encoder construction. We formulate the encoder optimization as a search over GF(2) row operations that decompose the binary matrix derived from its CNOT sub-sequence. We solve this problem using a beam search algorithm guided by a Hamming-distance heuristic. For the tested EA quantum QC-LDPC code families, the proposed method achieves CNOT-count reductions of 7.3-34.0% relative to the SKG baseline encoder. The optimized circuits also yield lower CNOT counts than Patel-Markov-Hayes synthesis on all tested instances and are verified by stabilizer-tableau simulation. These results show that substantial encoder simplification is possible for structured EA QC-LDPC codes. Subjects: Quantum Physics (quant-ph); Information Theory (cs.IT) Cite as: arXiv:2606.11468 [quant-ph]   (or arXiv:2606.11468v1 [quant-ph] for this version)   https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2606.11468 Focus to learn more arXiv-issued DOI via DataCite (pending registration) Submission history From: Kes

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Indian Institute of Science Establishes Wadhwani Innovation Centre to Accelerate Deep-Tech and Quantum Commercializationquantum-computing

Indian Institute of Science Establishes Wadhwani Innovation Centre to Accelerate Deep-Tech and Quantum Commercialization

Indian Institute of Science Establishes Wadhwani Innovation Centre to Accelerate Deep-Tech and Quantum Commercialization The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru has inaugurated the Wadhwani-IISc Innovation Centre to expand its infrastructure for deep-tech research translation and startup incubation. Launched on May 22, 2026, the center is an operational branch of the Wadhwani Innovation Network (WIN), a national initiative funded through a collaborative Rs 1,400+ crore ($147.5 million USD) investment pool established by the Wadhwani Foundation alongside the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) and various public sector bodies. The facility provides a centralized framework for academic researchers, corporate partners, and venture capitalists to commercialize intellectual property in emerging engineering domains. Technical Infrastructure & The InQubate Platform Architecture The installation serves as the hardware and validation core for InQubate, a newly initialized quantum startup acceleration platform engineered to transition early-stage concepts into physical products. To mitigate the technical bottlenecks of early hardware development, such as microwave control alignment and phase decoherence, InQubate operates as an integrated hardware-software continuum. The platform coordinates four dedicated regional technology nodes: the Quantum Research Park (QuRP), the Wadhwani-IISc Innovation Centre, the Fabless Quantum Component Initiative (FQCI), and the Indian Nanoelectronics Users’ Programme (INUP). This configuration connects cleanroom lithography lines and prototyping tools with advanced quantum modeling environments. Startup teams can design micro-electromechanical components, validate quantum sensing peripherals, and compile hardware-aware algorithms within a unified facility. This setup bypasses the fragmented supply chains that typically slow deep-tech prototyping, allowing teams to test physical hardware under production-grade condition

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Indian Institute of Science and Yaqumo Form Strategic Coalition to Deepen Indo-Japanese Neutral-Atom Quantum Hardware R&Dquantum-computing

Indian Institute of Science and Yaqumo Form Strategic Coalition to Deepen Indo-Japanese Neutral-Atom Quantum Hardware R&D

Indian Institute of Science and Yaqumo Form Strategic Coalition to Deepen Indo-Japanese Neutral-Atom Quantum Hardware R&D The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru and Tokyo-based startup Yaqumo Inc. have signed a formal Letter of Intent (LoI) to establish a strategic research and development partnership in quantum technologies. This cross-border collaboration is engineered to accelerate the validation, demonstration, and future industrial deployment of scalable quantum computing frameworks across both nations. The agreement acts as an extension of the newly active India-Japan Digital Partnership 2.0 and the foundational bilateral Letter of Intent on Quantum Science, Technology, and Innovation signed on May 4, 2026, between the Cabinet Office of Japan and India’s Department of Science and Technology (DST). Technical Architecture & Neutral-Atom Co-Design Infrastructure The joint research roadmap directly tackles the engineering scaling limits of current quantum processing units (QPUs). While early quantum computers rely heavily on superconducting circuits or trapped-ion arrays that face significant wiring crosstalk and laser alignment complexities as qubit counts increase, Yaqumo’s core hardware architecture relies on neutral-atom technology. Originating out of pioneering cold-atom research labs at Kyoto University (Prof. Yoshiro Takahashi Laboratory) and the Institute for Molecular Science (Prof. Kenji Omori Laboratory), the platform utilizes optical tweezers—highly focused laser beams—to isolate, trap, and organize individual neutral atoms into dense, multi-dimensional grids. By adjusting laser intensity and geometry, the neutral-atom approach allows thousands of uniform physical qubits to coexist within a single vacuum chamber without a linear increase in control-wiring overhead. The IISc-Yaqumo collaboration will focus on a hardware-software co-design loop split across critical technical domains, including high-speed spatial light modulators and

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Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Yaqumo Inc. Sign Letter of Intent for Strategic Collaboration in Quantum Technologiesquantum-computing

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Yaqumo Inc. Sign Letter of Intent for Strategic Collaboration in Quantum Technologies

Insider Brief Yaqumo and Indian Institute of Science signed a Letter of Intent to explore collaboration across quantum computing, hardware, photonics, software, and systems engineering as Japan and India deepen bilateral cooperation in quantum technologies. The agreement aligns with recent government-level initiatives between Japan and India, including a May 2026 quantum science and technology cooperation framework and the broader India-Japan Digital Partnership 2.0 focused on emerging technologies. The collaboration will examine the use of Yaqumo’s quantum systems and hardware for research, validation, demonstrations, and future industrial applications in India while supporting the goals of India’s National Quantum Mission. PRESS RELEASE — Yaqumo Inc. (“Yaqumo”), a Japan-based quantum technology company, today announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, India, to explore strategic collaboration in the field of quantum technologies.   This LoI aligns with the growing momentum of quantum cooperation between Japan and India, including the “Letter of Intent on Quantum Science, Technology, and Innovation” signed on 4 May 2026 in New Delhi between the Cabinet Office of Japan and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) of the Republic of India.   The collaboration is also aligned with the direction of advanced technology cooperation outlined in the “India-Japan Digital Partnership 2.0” signed between the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) of India, which includes research and development cooperation in emerging technology areas such as quantum computing.   Through this collaboration, IISc and Yaqumo will explore cooperation across a broad range of quantum technology domains, including quantum hardware, photonics and optical control technologies, quantum systems engineer

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Andhra Pradesh Launches India’s First Open-Access Quantum Testbedsquantum-computing

Andhra 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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Graphene just defied a fundamental law of physicsquantum-computing

Graphene just defied a fundamental law of physics

Science News from research organizations Graphene just defied a fundamental law of physics Date: April 15, 2026 Source: Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Summary: In a major breakthrough, scientists have observed electrons in graphene flowing like a nearly frictionless liquid, defying a core law of physics. This exotic quantum state not only reveals new fundamental behavior but could also unlock powerful future technologies. Share: Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email FULL STORY Graphene just revealed a bizarre quantum fluid where electrons flow like a nearly perfect liquid. Credit: AI/ScienceDaily.com For decades, physicists have been trying to answer a fundamental question: can electrons move like a perfectly smooth, frictionless fluid governed by a universal quantum value? Detecting this unusual behavior has proven extremely challenging. In real materials, tiny imperfections such as atomic defects and impurities tend to disrupt these delicate quantum effects, making them nearly impossible to observe. Now, researchers at the Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), working with collaborators from the National Institute for Materials Science in Japan, have finally identified this elusive quantum fluid in graphene. This material consists of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a flat sheet. Their findings, reported in Nature Physics, open a new path for studying quantum phenomena and position graphene as a powerful platform for exploring effects that were previously out of reach in laboratory settings. "It is amazing that there is so much to do on just a single layer of graphene even after 20 years of discovery," says Arindam Ghosh, Professor at the Department of Physics, IISc, and one of the corresponding authors of the study. Breaking a Fundamental Law of Physics To uncover this behavior, the team created exceptionally clean graphene samples and carefully measured how they conduct both electricity and heat. What they found was unexpec

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Bloq Selected for Funding Under India’s National Quantum Mission to Accelerate Enterprise Quantum Adoptionquantum-computing

Bloq 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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Universe’s Early Growth Linked by New Correlator Calculationsquantum-computing

Universe’s Early Growth Linked by New Correlator Calculations

Ujjwal Basumatary and colleagues at the Centre for High Energy Physics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India, demonstrate a nonperturbative tensor-network framework, utilising Matrix Product State (MPS) techniques, to explore the relationship between ‘in-in’ and ‘in-out’ correlators in interacting one-plus-one-dimensional φ⁴ theory. Their analysis provides evidence supporting the equivalence of these two formalisms, addressing known limitations of perturbative calculations for light fields through a detailed consideration of entanglement growth. Notably, the research reveals contrasting entanglement behaviour between the two formalisms, modest and potentially decreasing entanglement for in-in evolution, versus strong growth in the patched in-out approach, suggesting the in-in formulation may be numerically more tractable and potentially motivating future applications of quantum computing for more complex calculations in three-plus-one dimensions. In-in formalism significantly reduces entanglement requirements for early universe simulations Entanglement measures now demonstrate a reduction of up to 30% in computational demands when utilising the ‘in-in’ formalism compared to the ‘in-out’ approach for calculating cosmological correlators. This reduction is particularly significant given the exponential growth of entanglement in quantum field theory calculations, especially when modelling the early universe. The ability to maintain modest entanglement levels unlocks the potential for simulating more complex cosmological scenarios, as previous nonperturbative calculations were severely limited by rapidly escalating entanglement requirements. Ujjwal Basumatary, Aninda Sinha, and Xinan Zhou at the Centre for High Energy Physics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore achieved this by employing a Matrix Product State technique, a computational method for efficiently representing quantum states by expressing them as a network of interconnected matrices. This allows

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