Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Government to Fund Quantum Research Labs
The Indian government is going to give money to 100 engineering colleges to set up labs for quantum research.
These labs will help students learn about quantum technology.
The government has already received more than 500 requests for this funding and will choose 100 colleges.
They are also setting up big labs at IIT Bombay, IISc Bengaluru, IIT Delhi, and IIT Kanpur to make quantum computing chips and sensors in India.
This will help India become better at making quantum technology and reduce the need to depend on foreign facilities.
The total investment for these big labs is Rs 720 crore.
This will help India improve in areas like cryogenic engineering, superconductivity, quantum computing, and green energy devices.
Government to fund Rs 1 crore each in 100 engineering colleges for quantum research labs.
Over 500 proposals received, 100 to be selected for funding.
Two major quantum fabrication facilities to be set up at IIT Bombay and IISc Bengaluru with a total investment of Rs 720 crore.
Additional small-scale facilities to be established at IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur.
Aim is to indigenize fabrication of quantum computing chips and sensors, boosting capabilities in cryogenic engineering, superconductivity, and green energy devices.
- Who
- Indian Government, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh
- What
- Funding for quantum research labs in 100 engineering colleges and establishment of major quantum fabrication facilities
- When
- Announced at an event at IIT Bombay
- Where
- India
- Why
- To promote quantum research, educate undergraduate students, and indigenize fabrication of quantum computing chips and sensors
- Funding Amount
- Rs 1 crore per college
- Number of Colleges
- 100
- Total Investment
- Rs 720 crore
- Major Facilities
- IIT Bombay and IISc Bengaluru
- Additional Facilities
- IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur
- Announced By
- Department of Science and Technology (DST)
- Event Location
- Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
- Proposals Received
- More than 500