‘Quantum leap’ for tech in Karnataka, says Minister, as 6.17 acres sanctioned in Hessarghatta to build research ecosystem

Bengaluru: The Government of Karnataka has sanctioned 6.17 acres at Hessarghatta for the establishment of Q-City (Quantum City) — an ecosystem which proposes to feature state-of-the-art laboratories, incubation facilities for start-ups, and infrastructure for academic–industry collaboration.

This was revealed by Karnataka Minor Irrigation, Science and Technology Minister N.S. Boseraju recently.

In his statement to the media, the Minister said that by 2035, Karnataka aims to build a $20 billion quantum economy through bold initiatives in the field of quantum computing.

“As part of this vision, and in line with the commitment made during India’s first Quantum India Bengaluru Conclave, the government has approved land for setting up Q-City. The order has been issued under Government Order No. RD-LGB/90/2025 dated 03 September 2025,” he added.

Additionally, 8 acres have been sanctioned for the expansion of the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS–TIFR).

The additional land granted to ICTS–TIFR will support its academic and research expansion in the field of theoretical sciences.

Together, these developments will strengthen Karnataka’s standing as a hub for advanced science and innovation, Boseraju added.

“This is a historic milestone for Karnataka. The Quantum City at Hessarghatta will attract global talent and investments, and will help Bengaluru emerge as a key centre on both India’s and the world’s quantum map,” the Minister added.

Q-City will offer world-class facilities by integrating academic institutions, innovation hubs, production clusters for quantum hardware, processors and accessories, as well as research and development clusters in collaboration with quantum HPC data centres, the Minister added.