Bengaluru, July 31, (Karnataka News):
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated Quantum India Bengaluru – 2025,
The Department of Science and Technology and IISc Quantum Technology Initiative (IQTI) held at HotelHilton, Manyata Business Park in Bengaluru.
Later, in his inaugural address, the Chief Minister said that he was very happy to inaugurate “Quantum India Bangalore 2025”, an international event that marks Karnataka’s leadership in quantum science and technology.
Extending a warm welcome to the Indian and international delegates, including Nobel laureates, scientists, and experts, who have arrived for this historic event,
He said that this program, organized by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka, in collaboration with the IISc Quantum Technology Initiative and the National Quantum Mission, is a milestone in India’s quantum journey.
Our vision is to make this platform a global hub for innovation and real-world quantum applications. I proudly announce today that Karnataka and India are ready to lead the world together into the quantum era.
Karnataka, with its long-standing strengths in IT, biotechnology and research, is the technology and innovation capital of India. The theme “Building a Quantum Ecosystem: Qubits for Society” will focus on quantum research. “It reflects our commitment to finding solutions for health, defense, economy and governance,” he said.
As the world celebrates 2025 as the International Year of Quantum, I am proud to announce Karnataka’s Quantum Vision 2035. Creating jobs by building a $20 billion quantum economy, Our aim is to undertake research that is beneficial to industries and society. To achieve this, we are launching the Karnataka Quantum Mission with a fund of Rs. 1,000 crore for R&D, skills, infrastructure and start-ups, he said.
While the Quantum Technology Task Force guides policymaking, the Quantum Park manufacturing zones and Q City nurture innovation. Just as information technology has made Bengaluru a global leader, the Quantum Integrated Centre
Q-City will make India a global leader. Our strategy is built on five key pillars to ensure Karnataka leads India’s quantum revolution, he said.
Emphasis on skill development:
We will introduce Quantum skill development programs in over 20 colleges and support 150 Ph. D. fellowships every year.
Excellence in research and development: Developing cutting-edge quantum systems, including 1000-qubit processors, and health We aim to develop practical real-world applications in defense, protection, and cybersecurity.
Infrastructure Development:
Karnataka will set up India’s first Quantum Hardware Park, 4 innovation zones and a dedicated fab line to promote local production of quantum components.
Support for businesses:
We are launching Quantum Venture Capital Fund to nurture over 100 startups, assist in filing over 100 patents, and help startups grow.
Global Partnerships: Through initiatives like the India Quantum Summit and collaborations with prestigious international organizations, we are making Karnataka a global quantum hub.
Our goal is to create 10,000 highly skilled jobs and establish Karnataka as the quantum capital of the world by 2035. Some may ask how quantum is beneficial for the common citizen. It enables early detection of diseases, secure communication, and smart agriculture. It also strengthens national security, education, and governance.
Quantum is not just a technology for us. Rather, it is an inclusive progress, dignity, and development. Quantum computers, cryptography, and sensing Nations are competing globally in the Quantum field. India is leading the way under the leadership of Karnataka through the National Quantum Mission.
With prestigious research centers including IISc and excellent startup ecosystems, Karnataka is uniquely positioned to lead India’s quantum revolution. This is not just a project. Rather, it is an invitation for scientists, entrepreneurs and youth to develop, prosper and export quantum innovations from Karnataka.
This program will foster new ideas, partnerships and breakthroughs and double the pace of India’s quantum excellence. To invest in Karnataka’s quantum ecosystem “I urge businessmen to develop collaborations with our institutions,” he said.
Quantum is our future. Scientists and students, Karnataka is your playground. Together, let’s make India a global quantum superpower.
He expressed his hope that this conference, which is being held in Bangalore, the innovation city of India, will be inspiring and fruitful.
Bangalore will soon become the capital of quantum technology: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said that a quantum cluster is being started in Bangalore and that Bangalore will soon become the capital of quantum technology.
Very happy to be a part of the first edition of Quantum India Bangalore. Technology is the future. Karnataka has the most talented human resources, Raj. “No other city or state in the country can compete with the human resources here. We are not only competing with our neighboring states. Instead, we are competing with other countries on a global scale,” he said.
We have built a strong foundation in Bengaluru, which is why people from all over the world are attracted here. Our government is committed to providing you with the support you need. 20 years ago, I was the Urban Development Minister in the S.M. Krishna government.
When I was the minister, I implemented a new IT policy. As a result, Bangalore has grown today. The world is looking towards Bangalore. This is our strength, he said.
Our tier 2 and 3 cities also offer excellent human resources and infrastructure, you can focus on these areas. Our state has more than 300 engineering colleges. The Indian Institute of Science was started in us decades ago. He said that a new revolution was started in Bangalore by starting public enterprises under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru. Thus, we have grown stronger.
Let us all move towards the quantum era from today itself. Let the public’s purpose be fulfilled through this field. Let us all work together, in technological innovation. Let’s move forward. Our government will formulate policies that will empower you. Let’s get ready for a new revolution in Bengaluru, he called.
Minister for Science and Technology and Minor Irrigation N.S. Bhosaraju said that Karnataka will be developed into a $20 billion quantum economy state by 2035 in the field of quantum computers. Our government will take bold steps. To complement this, our government will establish Q-City (Quantum City), he said.
He said that strategies are being formulated with a goal of making Karnataka a 20% share in the global quantum technology market by 2035 by creating more than 2 lakh direct jobs in the quantum computer sector.
In addition to this, our government will establish Q-City (Quantum City) near Bengaluru, which will provide world-class facilities. It will house educational institutions, innovation centers, “It will combine research and development clusters in collaboration with manufacturing clusters, processors and assistants for quantum hardware, and quantum HPC data centers,” he said.
Known for its innovation, Bengaluru is home to major science institutions, numerous startups, and research and development labs, and has emerged as the quantum capital of India.
The country’s first commercial-grade quantum computer, built locally in Bengaluru, is already providing its commercial services. Developed by our Kannadigas and our indigenous industry He said this quantum computer is not just a proof of concept, it is a testament to determination.
The Karnataka government has already shown significant commitment to this technology by setting up a Quantum Research Park at IISc Bangalore. The facility has supported over 55 research and development projects and 13 start-ups. It trains over 1,000 quantum experts annually. In the long termHe said that our government has provided an additional grant of Rs 48 crore to continue this.
A quantum roadmap has already been released to realize our vision in the field of quantum technology. Through this, we will lay the appropriate foundation and provide infrastructure for the advancement of this technology, He said that the aim is to develop Karnataka as a quantum powerhouse and export destination by supporting research and development.
The minister said that quantum chip fabrication capabilities are expected to be established by the end of this year and that English at the higher secondary level will be introduced to take Karnataka as a global quantum powerhouse. And quantum curriculum will be introduced in Kannada through Stream Labs initiative. DST PhD fellowships for students will be expanded. These fellowships will be for quantum computing. He said that it will help in building capacity in key areas such as quantum communication and quantum sensing, quantum devices. The Central Government has launched the National Quantum Mission at a cost of about Rs 6,000 crore, and Karnataka has been leading the way in innovation and decentralization to support the states in its successful implementation. The minister, through Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, urged the central government to grant permission for its adoption.
The program was attended by Minister for Heavy and Medium Industries M.B. Patil, Minister for Revenue Krishna Byre Gowda, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Information Technology and Biotechnology Priyank Kharge, Higher Education Minister Dr. M.C. Sudhakar, Chief Secretary to the Government Dr. Shalini Rajneesh and others were present.
