Science and Technology Minister N.S. Boseraju. File
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Karnataka authorities has sanctioned 6.17 acres of land at Hessarghatta for establishing Q-City (Quantum City), that includes state-of-the-art laboratories, incubation services for start-ups, and infrastructure for academic-industry collaboration, Science and Technology Minister N.S. Boseraju introduced on Sunday (September 7, 2025).
By 2035, Karnataka aims to build a $20 billion quantum economy by way of daring initiatives in quantum computing, he stated in an announcement.
The land sanction fulfils the dedication made throughout India’s first Quantum India Bengaluru Conclave. The approval was given on September 3, 2025, the Minister stated.
Additionally, eight acres have been sanctioned for the growth of the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS-TIFR) to help its educational and analysis development in theoretical sciences.
“Together, these developments will strengthen Karnataka’s standing as a hub for advanced science and innovation,” he stated.
Calling the initiative “a historic milestone for Karnataka,” Mr, Boseraju stated, “The Quantum City at Hessarghatta will attract global talent and investments, and will help Bengaluru emerge as a key centre on both India’s and the world’s quantum map.” He additional famous that the Q-City would combine educational establishments, innovation hubs, manufacturing clusters for quantum {hardware}, processors and equipment, and R&D clusters in collaboration with quantum HPC knowledge centres.
Published – September 08, 2025 11:30 am IST