Quantum Ecosystems & QETCI Organise Symposium, Aims To Galvanise Quantum Technology

Quantum Ecosystems and Technology Council of India (QETCI) along with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India organised the first National Quantum Science and Technology Symposium (NQSTS) in New Delhi. 

NQSTS aims to galvanise the Quantum Eco-System in the country and develop synergies to leverage the Quantum Technology to solve real-life problems which is designed to break boundaries, spark innovation and unite visionaries to envision and explore the disruptive use of quantum technology with shared global learning, according to the statement. 

To forge strategic partnerships to accelerate research and adoption of Quantum Technology a MoU was signed between QETCI and BeST Cluster to support the Bangalore Quantum Ecosystem, in the Research to Commercialisation, Startups and Market Opportunity Creation. A Quantum Security Centre was also launched and the logo was unveiled.

The Quantum Value Chain Report was also released which is on the Quantum Ecosystem in India including the supply chain, allied value chains and non-supply chain elements in the ecosystem and does a deep dive into the Strengths and Opportunities, weaknesses and threats associated with the Indian Quantum Ecosystem.

Dr VK Saraswat Chairman of QETCI said that it is dedicated to establishing a robust foundation in the Quantum Landscape by uniting the education ecosystem and we can cultivate collaboration in shaping curricula, extending crucial support to MSMEs and Startups together. 

Elaborating on the vision, Saraswat added, “QETCI envisions crafting an innovative environment, constructing mechanisms for G2G and B2B collaboration, thus assuming a groundbreaking role in nurturing and fortifying the quantum ecosystem.”

He underscored the pivotal role of the Quantum Value Chain and stressed the significance of international collaboration, by stating that collaboration is the life force of our quantum pursuits, transcending boundaries and facilitating the smooth flow of knowledge across nations.

Emphasising the significance of the Quantum Value Chain Report, S Krishnan, Secretary Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) said that there are need for collaborative efforts among the government, industry and academia to prepare the nation for global competitiveness and also highlighted MeitY’s initiative in the area of Quantum Technologies.

“The world is looking forward to a paradigm shift from classical to quantum, which holds promise in all aspects of technology. DRDO being one of the leading centres for quantum technologies, is taking steps to further the Government of India's ambitious National Quantum Mission (NQM),” said Dr Samir V Kamat, Chairperson of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).