On 26 November 2024, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the selection of eight pioneering startups for support under the National Quantum Mission (NQM) and the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS).
These startups are at the forefront of innovation in quantum technology and cyber-physical systems, and they represent significant strides in fields such as quantum communication, quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum materials.
These startups were chosen through a rigorous evaluation process and are expected to make significant contributions to their respective fields.
Here are the eight pioneering startups selected for support under the National Quantum Mission and the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems:
- QNu Labs (Bengaluru) - Quantum communication
- QPIAI India Private Ltd (Bengaluru) Quantum computing
- Dimira Technologies (IIT Mumbai) Indigenous cryogenic cables essential for quantum computing
- Prenishq (IIT Delhi) - Precision diode-laser systems
- QuPrayog (Pune) - Optical atomic clocks
- Quanastra (Delhi) - Advanced cryogenics and superconducting detectors
- Pristine Diamonds (Ahmedabad) - Creating Diamond materials for quantum sensing
- Quan2D Technologies (Bengaluru) - Superconducting Nanowire Single-photon Detectors
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| Dr. Jitendra Singh |
The DST will support the selected startups through a structured framework that includes: Funding Opportunities, Mentorship and Guidance, Infrastructure Support, and facilities to aid in the development and testing of new technologies, among other things.
Categorised by Cities and Institutes:
By Cities:
- Bengaluru:
- QNu Labs
- QPIAI India Private Ltd
- Quan2D Technologies
- Pune:
- QuPrayog
- Ahmedabad:
- Pristine Diamonds
- Delhi:
- Quanastra
By Institutes:
- IIT Mumbai:
- Dimira Technologies
- IIT Delhi:
- Prenishq
With this initiative, the Minister remarked, the selected startups are not just participants in a technological mission but torchbearers of India’s ambition to emerge as a global leader in quantum science.
During the event, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh proposed that such initiatives and programs should be held beyond Delhi to ensure broader participation and engagement across the country. He emphasized that taking these events to smaller towns and other regions would provide the youth with a valuable opportunity to witness the advancements in quantum technologies and related fields firsthand.
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