National Quantum Mission

This mission will initiate work in the understanding and control of quantum mechanical systems with many degrees of freedom.

Introduction

The Union Cabinet, approved the National Quantum Mission (NQM) on 19th April 2023 at a total cost of Rs.6003.65 crore from 2023-24 to 2030-31, aiming to seed, nurture and scale up scientific and industrial R&D and create a vibrant & innovative ecosystem in Quantum Technology (QT). This will accelerate QT led economic growth, nurture the ecosystem in the country and make India one of the leading nations in the development of Quantum Technologies & Applications (QTA).

The Mission objectives include developing intermediate-scale quantum computers with 50-1000 physical qubits in 8 years in various platforms like superconducting and photonic technology. Satellite-based secure quantum communications between ground stations over a range of 2000 kilometers within India, long-distance secure quantum communications with other countries, inter-city quantum key distribution over 2000 km as well as multi-node Quantum networks with quantum memories are also some of the deliverables of the Mission.

The National Quantum Mission focuses on developing magnetometers with high sensitivity in atomic systems and Atomic Clocks for precision timing, communications, and navigation. It also supports the design and synthesis of quantum materials such as superconductors, novel semiconductor structures, and topological materials for the fabrication of quantum devices. Single photon sources/detectors, and entangled photon sources will also be developed for quantum communications, sensing, and metrological applications.

THEMATIC HUBS (T-HUBS)

Four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) have been established under NQM to strengthen India's position as a global leader in quantum technology. These hubs focus on key areas: Quantum Computing, Quantum Communication, Quantum Sensing & Metrology, and Quantum Materials & Devices. The web-link of these four T-Hubs are given below:

Foundation For QC Innovation at IISc Bengaluru

Foundation for QC Innovation has been set up as a Section-8 company (not-for-profit) by Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, under the National Quantum Mission (NQM), implemented by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.

The Foundation for QC Innovation, a Quantum Computing Thematic Hub (QC T-Hub), is instrumental in establishing India as a global leader in quantum technologies.

It drives innovation, builds essential infrastructure, and nurtures a highly skilled talent pool to advance the nation's quantum ecosystem.

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INSTITUTION NETWORK

Mapping India's quantum technological advancement across Lead, Hub, and Member Institutes.

TOTAL INSTITUTIONS43

LEAD INSTITUTIONS32

MEMBER INSTITUTIONS7

T-HUBS4

Four Thematic hubs

Institutions supported under NQM

152 researchers from 43 institutions (Lead & Member) across 17 states and 2 UTs involved in the 14 TGs

STARTUP SUPPORT UNDER NQM

The NQM has actively engaged with startups to foster innovation and accelerate the development of quantum technologies in India. Recognizing that quantum technologies are still in their nascent stage and require substantial investment, NQM formulated exclusive guidelines 464.94 KB to effectively onboard and support startups in this domain and eight promising startups have been supported. This initiative marks a significant step toward strengthening the quantum startup ecosystem and driving technological advancements in the country. In addition, rolling call for supporting startups in this domain are underway through four T-Hubs.