MAHE Launches Quantum Hub in Bengaluru to Boost India’s Quantum Ecosystem

The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has launched Quantum-Hub@MAHE (Q-HUB@MAHE) at the Manipal Institute of Technology in Bengaluru to strengthen India’s indigenous quantum hardware ecosystem. The initiative aligns with the country’s National Quantum Mission, which aims to advance research, innovation, and technology development in quantum science.

Officials said the hub will act as a design-to-deployment platform that integrates several key elements of the quantum technology ecosystem. These include quantum hardware experimentation, deep-tech startup incubation, workforce training, testing infrastructure, and translational research.

The initiative is expected to support India’s efforts to develop homegrown quantum computing technologies and reduce dependence on foreign platforms.

Q-HUB@MAHE to Support Quantum Hardware Development

The facility will initially deploy a 25-qubit dilution refrigeration system, which will be used for advanced training and experimentation in quantum hardware. This system represents the first phase of the hub’s development roadmap.

According to MAHE, the long-term plan is to scale the platform to industrial-grade quantum systems ranging from 150 to more than 1,000 qubits.

Unlike several global quantum platforms that operate with vendor-locked systems, Q-HUB@MAHE will follow an open-architecture model. This approach will allow researchers and developers to work on indigenous component development, integration, and hardware innovation within the ecosystem.

Collaboration with Global and National Technology Organisations

To strengthen the initiative, MAHE has partnered with several international and national technology organisationsworking in the quantum ecosystem.

The partners include:

• QuantrolOx
• Bluefors
• QBLOX
• ConScience
• Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)

These collaborations aim to bring technical expertise, advanced equipment, and research support to the hub.

MAHE Quantum Hub to Train 100 Engineers by 2026

The initiative also focuses on developing skilled professionals in quantum technology. MAHE plans to train around 100 quantum engineers by December 2026 through specialised programmes and hands-on research opportunities.

The hub is also expected to serve as a national testing and measurement gateway for researchers, academic institutions, and industry partners working in the quantum computing domain.

According to MAHE, the physical facility of Quantum-Hub@MAHE is scheduled to be inaugurated in September 2026. Once operational, it is expected to strengthen India’s research capacity in quantum hardware and advanced computing technologies while supporting the country’s broader goals under the National Quantum Mission.