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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Karnataka eyes $20 billion quantum economy; aims to outpace southern rivals
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills Aiming to ride the quantum wave in India and challenging other southern states, Karnataka is set to launch its ' Quantum Action Plan ,' which will focus on research, manufacturing, education, and industry support. The state's science and technology minister, NS Boseraju, told ET that though the technology is very nascent in India, Karnataka sees it as a big opportunity and is ready to provide the necessary incentives for startups and researchers.'We want to build a quantum advantage-driven economy by 2035. Through this initiative, the state will target $20 billion in economic value creation over the next decade,' he said ahead of the two-day Quantum India Bengaluru Summit to be held from July Andhra Pradesh's Amaravati is looking to become the quantum innovation hub , Karnataka has the edge with its strong tech base and infrastructure, Boseraju said. The neighbouring state announced the Amaravati Quantum Valley Declaration earlier in July. Under the initiative, Andhra Pradesh will develop a 50-acre Quantum Valley Tech Park built by L&T. The project aims to host India's first major quantum computing environment by IBM's 156-qubit Quantum System Two by early 2026.'Other states are now beginning to show interest, but we are ahead in this effort. We've already partnered with IISc and allocated land to support niche work in this domain,' the minister said, referring to the state cabinet's clearance of the second phase of the Quantum Research Park worth ₹48 not to miss the quantum bus the way it did with semiconductors, the government said it is actively identifying and securing land around Bengaluru to provide all the infrastructure entrepreneurs may need. 'Unlike other states that focus only on service centres, Karnataka wants to own the tech, intellectual property, and production,' the science and tech minister department will be holding a high-level meeting on Wednesday with the ministers for industries, IT/BT, and higher education, along with entrepreneurs. 'One of the agenda points is about quantum-specific IP frameworks, startup schemes, and whether we need a separate research fund or quantum fellowship programme,' Boseraju said. He added that the government is aware that quantum research requires significant patient capital for wants to leverage quantum technology for health and education. 'We already spend a significant amount on education and healthcare. By integrating quantum technologies, we hope to build better infrastructure and improve access, especially for the common man,' Boseraju said.
The Hindu
09-07-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Karnataka to soon unveil Quantum Action Plan
Karnataka is set to unveil Quantum Action Plan, a comprehensive strategy focused on research, skilling, innovation, infrastructure, and international collaboration, N.S. Boseraju, Minister for Science and Technology, has announced. Speaking at an event held to announce the two-day Quantum India Bengaluru Summit (QIB 2025) from July 31 in the city, he said the event would mark the beginning of a 'bold and strategic journey for Karnataka as the State positioned itself at the forefront of quantum science and technology'. According to Mr. Boseraju, Karnataka, in partnership with the Indian Institute of Science and the Department of Science and Technology, was currently in the process of laying the foundation for a robust quantum ecosystem. Quantum computing is a rapidly developing field of computer science that utilises the principles of quantum mechanics to solve complex problems that are beyond the reach of classical computers. It offers the capability to tackle complex problems that are tough for classical computers, especially in areas such as drug discovery, materials science, and financial modelling. Arindam Ghosh of IISc, an expert in quantum computing and QIB 2025 conference chair, told The Hindu on the sidelines of the event, 'Quantum computing may be in the initial stages in India, although the U.S and China have already made significant progress. However, India, and especially Karnataka, has a ready and growing ecosystem to root the growth and development of QC. It is also important that India has its own processor to ensure safety and security and not depend on processors and supercomputers built by other countries or foreign companies.' Security concerns Unlike in other computing technologies, QC technologies developed by other countries cannot be adopted in India due to security and reliability reasons, he said. 'What we require is safe, self-reliant and locally built processors to run quantum computing supported by a healthy ecosystem developed within the country.' Karnataka Science and Technology Promotion Society, Department of Science and Technology, in association with the IISc Quantum Technology Initiative would be organing the summit in Bengaluru. Prof. Ghosh said, moving beyond conventional academic silos, the organisers have identified five priority sectors of healthcare, strategic security, computing and AI, quantum hardware, and societal engagement, where quantum technologies could create both immediate and long-term value. The summit, the first such collective initiative around QC in the country, was expected to lead to the creation of an ecosystem where academia, start-ups, industry, strategic sectors, research outfits, and the government would be actively participating, he said.
Hans India
08-07-2025
- Science
- Hans India
Karnataka to Unveil Quantum Action Plan, Host Nobel Laureates at Bengaluru Summit
Bengaluru: Karnataka is set to release an ambitious Quantum Action Plan aimed at positioning the state as a national and global hub for quantum technologies, State Minister for Science and Technology N.S. Boseraju announced on Monday. Addressing the curtain raiser of the Quantum India Bengaluru 2025 Summit at the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Boseraju said the state government is committed to developing a comprehensive strategy under the leadership of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. The action plan will be formally unveiled by the Chief Minister in the coming weeks. The Quantum India Bengaluru Summit, scheduled for July 31 and August 1, will feature keynote speeches by Nobel Laureates Duncan Haldane (2016) and David Gross (2004), in a first-of-its-kind congregation of global quantum leaders in India. 'Like Karnataka led in IT and aerospace, we are now gearing up to make a strong mark in quantum technologies,' Boseraju said. He highlighted Bengaluru's innovation ecosystem, which includes top-tier institutions and advanced industrial capabilities, as central to the state's leadership ambitions in the quantum domain. Key components of the forthcoming Quantum Action Plan include the introduction of quantum education at various academic levels, the establishment of advanced research facilities in collaboration with institutions like IISc, and targeted support for startups and industries in quantum computing, communication, and cryptography. A Quantum Task Force comprising domain experts will oversee the formulation and implementation of the plan. The Summit will also delve into applications of quantum technology across multiple sectors, including computing, finance, artificial intelligence, healthcare, hardware, security, and even arts and society. Minister Boseraju noted that Karnataka is already ahead of other Indian states in the quantum space, and the new roadmap will help sustain and accelerate this momentum. Senior officials, including Dr. Ekarupa Kaur, Principal Secretary of Electronics, IT, BT and Science & Technology; Sadashiva Prabhu, Director of KSTePS; and summit co-chairs Prof. Arindam Ghosh and Prof. Akshaya Naik were present.
