Karnataka Plans $20 Billion Quantum Economy by 2035
BENGALURU: The Karnataka government has announced a comprehensive strategy aimed at transforming the state into a $20 billion quantum economy by 2035, positioning Bengaluru as a key global hub for quantum research, innovation, and industry.
During a presentation at the Swissnex Quantum Summit 2025 in Geneva, Science and Technology Minister N.S. Boseraju extended an invitation to global partners to collaborate in developing Karnataka’s quantum ecosystem. “Karnataka believes the future belongs to collaborative innovation. We invite researchers, institutions, and industries worldwide to join hands with us in shaping the next era of quantum technologies,” he stated.
Minister Boseraju elaborated on the state’s strategy to enhance research infrastructure and talent development under India’s National Quantum Mission. He highlighted the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), which has established a Quantum Research Park, currently supporting over 55 projects and 13 startups while training more than 1,000 professionals each year. The government has also sanctioned an additional ₹48 crore to reinforce this initiative.
Boseraju recalled the success of the Quantum India Summit 2025, held in Bengaluru earlier this year, which attracted more than 2,000 researchers, entrepreneurs, and two Nobel laureates. At this event, the government announced a ₹1,000 crore allocation for extensive quantum development and confirmed land allotment for ‘Q-City,’ a proposed quantum technology zone in Karnataka.
At the summit in Geneva, Boseraju unveiled a concept video for Q-City Phase One. The plans include a dedicated campus that integrates research and development facilities, manufacturing units, incubators, and collaborative workspaces designed to expedite the transition of quantum innovations from lab to market.
Boseraju asserted that Bengaluru, often referred to as the Silicon Valley of India, is prepared to lead global partnerships in quantum research, innovation, and commercialization.
