Karnataka Maps $20 Billion Quantum Tech Vision for 2035
At India’s first global quantum summit, Karnataka unveiled a strategic roadmap to build a $20 billion quantum economy by 2035, centered on talent, research, hardware, and real-world deployment
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Karnataka has announced plans to build a $20 billion quantum economy by 2035 as part of a broader push to become a global leader in quantum innovation.
Launched at the Quantum India Bengaluru 2025 summit on Thursday, the state’s strategic roadmap outlines a phased approach focused on talent, R&D, hardware, industry enablement, and global partnerships.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said quantum technologies will be central to solving real-world challenges in defense, healthcare, and cybersecurity.
Key initiatives include a dedicated Quantum Research Park at IISc, a proposed Quantum City near Bengaluru, and incentives for indigenous hardware development.
The state also introduced a Pancharatnam Prize to recognize Indian excellence in quantum science, and announced the formation of a high-level task force and State Quantum Mission to drive execution.
The two-day summit, co-hosted by IISc and KSTePS, drew participation from over ten countries and featured keynote lectures by Nobel laureates Duncan Haldane and David Gross.
