Karnataka Approves Quantum Research Park with IISc in Bengaluru, Allocates ₹48 Crore.

The Karnataka Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has given its approval for the establishment of the second phase of the Quantum Research Park in Bengaluru. This ambitious project will be developed in collaboration with the prestigious Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.

The announcement was made on Thursday by Priyank Kharge, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj and Minister for Information Technology and Biotechnology. The park is slated for development on the IISc campus with a significant allocation of ₹48 crore.

Minister Kharge highlighted the transformative potential of this initiative, stating that the development of the park will enable the creation of advanced infrastructure, enhance research and development capabilities, and foster a highly skilled, quantum-ready workforce.

Crucially, the Quantum Research Park is designed to provide shared access to laboratories and research equipment. It is envisioned to function as a vital hub for academia, start-ups, and industry to collaborate on the cutting edge of next-generation quantum technologies, positioning Bengaluru as a leading center for quantum innovation.