KARNATAKA'S QUANTUM LEAP: FROM INNOVATION HUB TO GLOBAL QUANTUM POWERHOUSE

Bengaluru, long celebrated as India's Silicon Valley, is now scripting a new chapter in the country's technological journey. The successful hosting of the Quantum India Bengaluru Summit 2025 has catapulted Karnataka to the forefront of the global quantum technology landscape. The two-day event, held on July 31 and August 1, was not just a conference—it was a declaration of intent: Karnataka is ready to lead the world into the quantum era.

- ARUN KUMAR

A Historic Beginning

The summit, inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, brought together an unprecedented gathering of 1,951 delegates from 19 countries. It featured Nobel Laureates Prof. Duncan Haldane and Prof. David Gross, global experts, policymakers, and industry leaders. Over 24 sessions, 75 speakers engaged in in-depth deliberations on quantum computing, cryptography, sensing, Al, and their applications in sectors ranging from healthcare to defense.

The Rise of Q-City

One of the most ambitious projects announced is the establishment of Q-City near Bengaluru—a futuristic hub integrating academic institutions, R&D centers, manufacturing clusters, and data centers. The city will also host a Quantum Hardware Park and the country's first to manufacture quantum processors and components.

4-Phase Quantum Roadmap!

During the inaugural ceremony of Quantum India Bengaluru Summit, Hon'ble Chief Minister Siddaramaiah unveiled the Karnataka Quantum Roadmap, a strategic blueprint aimed at positioning the state as a global quantum leader by 2035.

The roadmap focuses on:

Phase 1: Foundation & Capacity Building

Phase 2: R&D & Pilot Deployment

Phase 3: Manufacturing & Commercialization

Phase 4: Global Quantum Powerhouse

The Government of Karnataka will soon establish a Quantum Task Force to implement the Karnataka Quantum Roadmap and provide guidance on policy interventions and strategic collaborations.

Global Partnerships, Local Strength