The Karnataka government facilitated two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) at the Quantum India Bengaluru 2025 summit on July 31 to advance the country’s quantum technology ecosystem.
Bengaluru-based quantum startup, QpiAI, signed agreements with IIIT Dharwad and L&T Cloudfiniti to strengthen academic research and develop enterprise quantum infrastructure.
The first MoU will see QpiAI and IIIT Dharwad launch the Q-Vidya eight-qubit quantum computer at the institute. The initiative aims to train researchers, provide hands-on learning to students and faculty and build academic capacity in quantum computing.
Previously, in an exclusive interaction with AIM, Nagendra Nagaraja, founder and CEO of QpiAI, highlighted that as an Indian company, it is their duty to support ambitious quantum initiatives across the country, while continuing to invest heavily in Karnataka.
“We have an extremely ambitious dream to set up one of the biggest quantum research centres in Bengaluru, and the Karnataka government is very supportive with land and infrastructure,” he added.
The second MoU focuses on establishing India’s first Quantum Computing as a Service (QCaaS) platform in Bengaluru. QpiAI’s 64-qubit quantum computer, codenamed Kaveri, will be hosted using L&T Cloudfiniti’s digital infrastructure. This service will support enterprises in sectors including finance, healthcare and logistics.
NS Boseraju, Karnataka’s minister for science and technology, wrote on LinkedIn, “The Karnataka government is proud to serve as a catalyst for such transformative collaborations.” He added that the partnerships support the National Quantum Mission and enhance Bengaluru’s position as a global technology hub.
The Q-Vidya initiative positions IIIT Dharwad as a national centre for quantum learning and research. By offering practical experience and specialised training, the institute plans to develop skilled talent to meet India’s growing demand for quantum professionals.
Through the QCaaS platform, L&T Cloudfiniti and QpiAI aim to enable businesses to access high-performance quantum computing resources without building in-house infrastructure. This move is expected to accelerate innovation in real-world applications while contributing to India’s broader quantum technology goals.
The event also saw the presence of two Physics Nobel laureates, Duncan Haldane (2016) and David Gross (2004). In a conversation with AIM, Gross expressed his disappointment with India’s R&D and scientific progress, contrary to the government’s initiatives.
According to him, India could have come out as a winner in the tech race. “It [India] had many advantages that China didn’t have. I must say I’m disappointed,” he added.
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