Karnataka to Set Up Q City Near Bengaluru with ₹1,000 Crore Quantum Mission

The Karnataka government has announced a ₹1,000 crore Quantum Mission, aiming to build a $20 billion quantum economy by 2035, as per news reports. The initiative was introduced at the Quantum India Summit 2025 held in Bengaluru, co-organised by the Department of Science & Technology and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).

Q-City and Hardware Facilities

A new hub named Q-City will be set up near Bengaluru as part of the mission. It will house quantum research institutions, innovation centres, and hardware manufacturing units. The state also plans to build India’s first Quantum Hardware Park, four innovation zones, and a fabrication facility.

Startup and Patent Support

Karnataka will introduce a Quantum Venture Capital Fund to support over 100 startups. The goal is to generate at least 100 patents in the quantum space. These initiatives are expected to create over 2 lakh direct jobs, including 10,000 high-skilled roles by 2035.

As per news reports, the state will roll out a quantum curriculum at the higher secondary level in both English and Kannada. Quantum skilling programmes will begin in 20 colleges, and 150 PhD fellowships will be offered. The effort will also extend to universities in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.

Existing Infrastructure and Funding

Karnataka has already established a Quantum Research Park at IISc Bengaluru. It has supported 55+ R&D projects, 13 startups, and trains over 1,000 professionals annually. An additional ₹48 crore has been sanctioned to expand these activities further.

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Conclusion

The Quantum Mission covers multiple areas, including education, research, infrastructure, and manufacturing. Implementation is planned through a five-pillar roadmap focusing on talent, industry, R&D, infrastructure, and partnerships. 

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