Quantum Tech Meet Tomorrow—Karnataka Gears Up for Deep Science Push

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As part of a strategic push to develop Karnataka as the quantum technology hub of India, the state government will organize a high-level committee meeting on July 16, 2025, in Bengaluru. The meeting will look to accelerate policy, infrastructure, and talent building in quantum computing, sensing, and communication.

Key Highlights:

- It will be co-chaired by Ministers M B Patil (Industries), N S Boseraju (Science & Technology), Priyank Kharge (IT/BT), and M C
Sudhakar (Higher Education).
- India's first Quantum Research Park at IISc Bengaluru has already been sanctioned Rs 48 crore for Phase II expansion.
- Agenda includes finalizing a Quantum Action Plan and commissioning a dedicated quantum hardware production area.

Strategic Focus Areas:

- Academic-industry curriculum councils to bridge education with quantum workforce needs.
- Facilitating policies to bring in global quantum companies and start-ups to Karnataka.
- Quantum engineer and researcher pipeline creation through skill development initiatives.

Ecosystem Synergy

- Bengaluru's robust research lab, startup, and technology firm ecosystem is a fertile ground for quantum innovation.
- The state has already held India's first Quantum Conference and is going to host the Quantum India Bengaluru Summit (QIB 2025) later this month.

Prospects:

- The July 16th summit will likely be the beginning of Karnataka's journey to become a global quantum hub.
- Industry, government, and academic partners will come together to form a quantum ecosystem that is future-proof.

Sources: The Hans India, ThePrint, UNI India, CXOToday, Marksmen Daily.