Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Karnataka Seeks Global Partners to Build Proposed Quantum City
Karnataka wants to build a place called Quantum City.
It hopes companies, startups, investors and researchers will help design it.
The city would focus on advanced technologies such as quantum computing and artificial intelligence.
Karnataka also wants to grow its space, drone and mapping industries.
The government says businesses should be able to build, test, manufacture and expand there.
A state policy aims to attract $3 billion for space-related work.
It also aims to train 50,000 professionals.
Officials said these technologies should help solve practical problems such as managing water and irrigation.
Karnataka invited technology companies, startups, investors and researchers to help develop its proposed Quantum City.
The initiative aims to create a globally competitive hub for quantum research, innovation and industry collaboration.
The state plans to expand beyond IT and aerospace into quantum technology, SpaceTech, DroneTech, artificial intelligence and geospatial technology.
Under its Space Technology Policy 2025-30, Karnataka aims to attract $3 billion in investment and train 50,000 professionals.
Officials urged greater use of satellites, drones, GIS, remote sensing and artificial intelligence to manage water and irrigation projects.
- Who
- The Karnataka government, led at the event by Science and Technology Minister Ajay Dharam Singh, invited companies, startups, investors and researchers.
- What
- The state sought partnerships to develop the proposed Quantum City and expand its deep-tech ecosystem.
- When
- Tuesday.
- Where
- At a high-level roundtable at the Sheraton Grand Bengaluru in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Why
- To build a globally competitive technology hub and use advanced technologies for industry growth and public infrastructure management.
- Initiative
- Proposed Quantum City
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Space policy
- Karnataka Space Technology Policy 2025-30
- Investment target
- USD 3 billion
- Training target
- 50,000 professionals
- Space market ambition
- 50% of India's space market and 5% of the global market by 2033
- Technology areas
- Quantum technology, SpaceTech, DroneTech, artificial intelligence and geospatial technology