Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Karnataka Plans Global Quantum Platform at 2027 Bengaluru Summit
Karnataka wants to make its 2027 quantum technology summit much bigger.
It hopes the event will bring together scientists, companies, startups, investors and government policymakers.
Quantum technology is a specialized field that the state wants to develop.
Karnataka aims to build a quantum economy worth $20 billion by 2035.
The state is investing ₹1,000 crore through the Karnataka Quantum Mission.
This program will support research, infrastructure, skilled workers and new companies.
Minister Ajay Dharam Singh said QNu Labs could help turn research into useful products.
The government also wants Indian deep-technology companies to reach markets around the world.
Karnataka plans to expand the 2027 Quantum India Bengaluru Summit into a global platform for quantum research, innovation, investment and collaboration.
Science and Technology Minister Ajay Dharam Singh said the summit will seek participation from researchers, technology companies, startups, investors and policymakers.
The state has set a target of building a $20-billion quantum economy by 2035.
Karnataka is advancing the ecosystem through the ₹1,000-crore Karnataka Quantum Mission, focused on infrastructure, talent, startups, research and global partnerships.
Singh said QNu Labs and other home-grown deep-technology companies could help turn quantum research into commercial products and global businesses.
- Who
- Karnataka’s Science and Technology Minister Ajay Dharam Singh, the Karnataka government, researchers, companies, startups, investors and policymakers.
- What
- Karnataka plans to turn the 2027 Quantum India Bengaluru Summit into a global quantum research, innovation, investment and collaboration platform.
- When
- The expanded summit is planned for 2027; the announcement was published on September 20, 2026.
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- Why
- The state wants to build a $20-billion quantum economy by 2035 and develop research, talent, companies, products and global partnerships.
- Planned event
- Second Quantum India Bengaluru Summit, scheduled for 2027
- Economic target
- A $20-billion quantum economy by 2035
- Government program
- ₹1,000-crore Karnataka Quantum Mission
- Focus areas
- Infrastructure, talent, startups, research and global partnerships
- Proposed participants
- Global researchers, technology companies, startups, investors and policymakers
- Company highlighted
- QNu Labs, described as a deep-technology cybersecurity company
- Desired outcomes
- Patents, products, new companies, skilled talent, investment and global market opportunities
