HYDERABAD: Telangana, in collaboration with NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub (FTH), is set to launch a strategic initiative aimed at accelerating the quantum technology ecosystem in Hyderabad. This announcement coincides with the United Nations’ International Year of Quantum, which commemorates a century of advancements in quantum science and technology.
On the eve of World Quantum Day, April 14, 2025, Telangana unveiled the Quantum Frontier Tech Charter. This initiative aspires to position Telangana as a leader in quantum technologies, focusing on areas such as quantum computing, communication, sensing, and security. The charter also emphasises quantum skilling and aims to address challenges across sectors like cybersecurity, healthcare, finance, materials science, and logistics.
NITI Aayog’s FTH will play a pivotal role in this collaboration by providing strategic insights, recommending use cases, and facilitating global partnerships. The initiative will also involve the design of ambitious projects, sharing best practices, and contributing to governance structures.
A collaborative model has been adopted, integrating contributions from NITI FTH, the government of Telangana, industry stakeholders, and prominent local partners such as IIIT Hyderabad and the Quantum Ecosystems Technology Council of India (QETCI). An Advisory Board comprising distinguished national and international experts from government, academia, and industry will oversee and guide the initiative.
Throughout the year, multiple events, including a Quantum Computing Global Summit, are planned to foster knowledge sharing and community building within the quantum ecosystem. These events aim to bring together thought leaders, researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders from around the world to discuss advancements and future directions in quantum technologies.
IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu, remarked, “This strategic partnership is a giant leap towards making our state a centre for futuristic technologies. It reinforces our commitment to making Telangana a global innovation ecosystem by embracing frontier technologies and turning them into tools for public good.”
Debjani Ghosh, Distinguished Fellow at NITI Aayog, added, “Quantum technology represents a revolutionary opportunity for India. This initiative is integral to creating a scalable and globally competitive quantum ecosystem, catalysing India’s path towards technological self-reliance and sustainable development. This initiative exemplifies our commitment to working with states to promote innovation excellence and achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047.”
This collaboration marks a significant step toward fulfilling the objectives of the National Quantum Mission and aligns with India’s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047 through scientific excellence and strategic innovation, the state government said.