Dr. Jitendra Singh Announces Establishment of Four Thematic Hubs at IISc, IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, and IIT Delhi

National Quantum Mission has selected IISc, IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, and IIT Delhi to establish Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs). This has been announced by  Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology.

Dr. Jitendra Singh Announces Establishment of Four Thematic Hubs

The National Quantum Mission (NQM) has announced the establishment of Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) at leading institutions, in a virtual event attended by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and other key portfolios, held today in New Delhi.

Four T-Hubs have been created at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras in collaboration with the Centre for Development of Telematics New Delhi, IIT Bombay, and IIT Delhi. These hubs, comprising 17 specialized technical groups, were selected through a highly competitive process and will focus on key quantum domains, including Quantum Computing, Quantum Communication, Quantum Sensing & Metrology, and Quantum Materials & Devices.

This initiative aims to drive India's leadership in cutting-edge quantum technologies through comprehensive research and innovation. These hubs, dedicated to propelling quantum research and innovation, will help position India at the forefront of the global quantum technology revolution, reinforcing the country’s leadership in the most advanced scientific frontiers.

Institutes involved in T-Hubs

• Thematic Hub for Quantum Computing: Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru - Institutions Involved: IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Ropar, IIT Guwahati, IIT Patna, BITS Hyderabad, IMSc Chennai, JIIT Noida, SETS Chennai, CDAC Bengaluru, IIT Indore, IISER Thiruvananthapuram, IISER Pune, RRI Bengaluru, NISER Bhubaneswar, TIFR Mumbai, TIFR Hyderabad and JNCASR Bengaluru
• Thematic Hub for Quantum Communication: Indian Institute of Technology, Madras - Institutions Involved: ISRO Ahmedabad, ISRO Satellite Centre, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Bhilai, IIT Roorkee, IIT Jammu, IIT Tirupati, IIT Patna, IIT Indore, IIT Hyderabad, IISc Bengaluru, IISER Bhopal, IISER Mohali, RRI Bengaluru, HRI Prayagraj, IIST DOS Thiruvananthapuram, CDAC Bengaluru, C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram and SETS Chennai
• Thematic Hub for Quantum Sensing and Metrology: Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay - Institutions Involved: IISc Bengaluru, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Gandhinagar, IISER Bhopal, IIT Ropar, TCG CREST Chennai, TIFR Bombay, TIFR Hyderabad, HRI Prayagraj, IACS Kolkata, BITS Goa, University of Hyderabad and SN Bose NCBS
• Thematic Hub for Quantum Materials and Devices: Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi - Institutions Involved: IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Bhubaneswar, SSPL- DRDO Delhi, IACS Kolkata and IISER Pune

“The hubs will be at the forefront of research and innovation, setting the stage for India’s leadership in quantum computing, communication, sensing, and materials, said Dr Jitendra Singh while announcing the T-Hubs. He highlighted that a key strength of the T-Hubs lies in their multidisciplinary approach, uniting experts from diverse fields such as physics, computer science, engineering, and materials science to foster comprehensive advancements in quantum technology.

The T-Hubs will spearhead advancements in quantum technology, focusing on human resource development, entrepreneurship, industry collaboration, and strengthening international partnerships. Each T-Hub will follow a Hub-Spoke-Spike model, fostering a network of collaborative research projects (Spokes) and individual research groups (Spikes) connected to the central hubs. This approach will enhance coordination among research institutions, allowing them to pool resources and expertise for greater impact.

“The Mission fosters collaboration between academic institutions, industry, startups, and government entities to seed, nurture, and scale up research in quantum technologies across these four verticals,” said DST Secretary Professor Abhay Karandikar.

The NQM seeks to empower research institutions and startups by offering vital funding, infrastructure, and an environment conducive to collaboration and growth. To further accelerate the development of quantum technologies, the mission has introduced comprehensive guidelines specifically designed to nurture startups in this emerging field. Additionally, NQM will foster key national and international partnerships, positioning India at the forefront of technological advancements while enhancing the capabilities of its researchers.

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