In a major push to position Karnataka at the forefront of emerging technologies, the state government has launched a ₹1,000 crore Quantum Mission with an ambitious target of building a $20 billion quantum economy by 2035. The initiative was unveiled at the Quantum India Summit 2025, held in Bengaluru.

Q-City: The Heart of Quantum Innovation

At the center of this mission lies Q-City, a first-of-its-kind integrated hub for quantum technology research, innovation, manufacturing, and talent development. To be located near Bengaluru, Q-City is envisioned as a catalyst for India’s leadership in the global quantum ecosystem. The state is pitching Q-City as a magnet for startups, global tech giants, research institutions, and manufacturing players in the quantum space.

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The "Quantum Capital of Asia"

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who inaugurated the summit alongside Science & Technology Minister N S Boseraju, declared the government's vision to make Karnataka the “Quantum Capital of Asia.” "We’re not just chasing trends—we’re building the future of computing, communication, and security from right here in Karnataka,” Siddaramaiah said, outlining a detailed roadmap for policy support, funding, infrastructure, and collaboration.

National and Global Synergy

Co-organized by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), the Quantum India Summit brought together national and international experts, industry leaders, and academics to discuss the next frontier of quantum technologies. The summit serves as a strategic platform aligning the central government’s National Quantum Mission with state-level ambitions.