Mumbai: Manipal House of Quantum has been inaugurated at Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) Bengaluru as a dedicated quantum technology hub aimed at advancing quantum engineering, research, innovation and indigenous hardware development in alignment with India’s National Quantum Mission.
The Manipal House of Quantum, also known as Quantum-Hub@MAHE, was inaugurated by Dr. Sridhar Vembu, Chief Scientist and Co-Founder, Zoho Corp, in the presence of Dr. Sharath K. Rao, Vice Chancellor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), along with academic and industry leaders.
The hub has commenced operations with a 25-qubit open-architecture dilution refrigeration system, giving students, researchers and industry partners hands-on access to quantum hardware, cryogenic systems and quantum control technologies.
The Manipal House of Quantum will support advanced training, application development, start-up incubation and collaborative research.
Its areas of application will include healthcare, pharmaceuticals, oncology, aerospace and advanced computing.
Manipal House of Quantum to Strengthen Quantum Education and Innovation
Dr. Sridhar Vembu said, “Q-HUB is a place for students to dream, think deeply and turn their ideas into conviction and action.
Just as personal computers and the internet transformed possibilities for my generation, quantum computing can empower this generation to build new machines, create breakthrough applications and take India to greater heights.”
Dr. Sharath K. Rao, Vice Chancellor, MAHE, said, “The MAHE House of Quantum at MIT, Bengaluru reflects MAHE’s commitment to building advanced scientific capabilities and nurturing talent in emerging technologies.
By creating access to modern quantum infrastructure, we aim to contribute meaningfully to India’s growing quantum ecosystem.”
Prof. (Dr.) Madhu Veeraraghavan, Pro Vice Chancellor, MAHE Bengaluru, said, “The Hub brings together education, research and innovation on a common platform.
It will create opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and help translate academic research into real-world technological impact.”
The Manipal House of Quantum brings together international technology partners, including QuantrolOx, Bluefors, Qblox and ConScience.
The partnerships are aimed at supporting workforce development, hardware experimentation and indigenous technology innovation.
MIT Bengaluru targets training of 100 quantum engineers
As part of its quantum technology initiatives, MIT Bengaluru aims to train 100 quantum engineers by December 2026.
The institute also plans to conduct awareness programmes and hands-on camps for school students, including students from rural India.
The Manipal House of Quantum is designed to provide access to modern quantum infrastructure while bringing together education, research and innovation.
The facility will enable students and researchers to gain practical exposure to quantum hardware, cryogenic systems and quantum control technologies.
The hub will also support application development, start-up incubation and collaborative research, creating opportunities for industry and academia to work together on quantum technology applications across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, oncology, aerospace and advanced computing.
The Manipal House of Quantum is expected to contribute to the development of India’s quantum technology ecosystem by building skilled talent, enabling industry collaboration and supporting the progression from training systems to advanced quantum computing platforms.
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