VTU, QNu Labs to Establish Quantum Lab in Bengaluru to Train 4 Lakh Engineers

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) has partnered with the quantum cryptography startup, QNu Labs, to set up a quantum communication lab at its research and industry incubation facility in Bengaluru. 

The lab was announced at the India Mobile Congress 2025, being held in Delhi, and aims to prepare students and faculty for careers in quantum technology.

Sunil Gupta, CEO of QNu Labs, said, “This isn’t just about setting up a lab; it’s about creating a sustainable ecosystem where students and faculty will actually work with quantum systems and understand what this technology means for India’s future.”

The initiative will provide hands-on experience to more than four lakh students across VTU’s 200 affiliated colleges. The facility will support training, research, and curriculum development in line with India’s National Quantum Mission and Karnataka’s goal to become a hub for quantum innovation.

Commander Devendra Singh, director of research and development at VTU, said that the collaboration would also support “strategic military capabilities” and contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

The partnership will introduce minor degree programmes in quantum technology, with plans for a dedicated master’s course. Faculty across VTU’s colleges will undergo specialised training to teach and supervise student work in the field.

Ajith Padyana, director of the VTU-VRIF centre for deep technologies, noted, “Quantum technology is no longer a distant future; it’s here, and our students need to be ready for it.”

The lab will serve as a shared resource for all VTU-affiliated institutions in Karnataka. It will also facilitate collaboration with industry partners and strengthen India’s capacity in defence and digital security through quantum applications.

In May this year, QNu Labs raised ₹60 crore in a series A funding round and followed that with the launch of its global educational platform, QNu Academy, and two new quantum-safe cybersecurity platforms, QConnect and QVerse.