Karnataka announces roadmap for export of quantum solutions: Quantum India Summit

At the Quantum India Summit held in Bengaluru, the Government of Karnataka has announced an ambitious roadmap to position the state as a global exporter of quantum solutions, with a bold target of creating a $20 billion quantum economy by 2035.

Sanjeev Kumar Gupta, CEO, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), reflected on the industry implications of this announcement, and the role of emerging tech clustersin driving India’s quantum leadership. 

He said: “Quantum technology more specifically, indigenous quantum technology will play a pivotal role in reducing India’s dependence on foreign systems, and Karnataka is well-positioned to lead this next wave of innovation. 

"We, at KDEM, are focusing to contribute significantly to the vision of Government of Karnataka through the Karnataka Quantum Mission. With a roadmap to build a $20 billion quantum economy by 2035, this initiative marks a bold step in shaping India's strategic deep-tech future.

"This mission is not just about Bengaluru, it's about anchoring quantum-led innovation across emerging tech clusters in Mysuru, Mangaluru, and Hubballi. It’s a move that transcends metro boundaries to unlock entrepreneurship, advanced R&D, and high-value employment across the state.

"At KDEM, we see this as a defining moment. We are proud to accelerate the industry participation and ecosystem development by aligning quantum research with regional infrastructure, talent pipelines, and global innovation demand. Through the Beyond Bengaluru initiative, we are enabling these clusters to host next-gen R&D centers, Global Capability Centers, and semiconductor design ecosystems. When quantum meets distributed innovation, India doesn’t just catch up, it takes the lead.”

Sudhir Rao, Senior Partner, Celesta Capital, added that PQC migration would be Q-day ready. He said: "By uniting top global companies and technology providers within our PQC Migration sandbox, Karnataka is not only pioneering quantum security, but also setting a global standard for collaborative innovation and resilience. 

"This initiative demonstrates our effort to secure the digital future and Q Day readiness with the most advanced and trusted solutions available."