By Shivli Singh.
The Karnataka government formally asked the Union to help establish the Quantum Materials Innovation Network (Q-MIN) in Bengaluru, with a vision to make the city a centre for quantum technologies nationally.
The proposal submitted by its chief minister, Siddaramaiah on November 26th, 2025 seeks financial relief and cooperation under the auspices of the National Quantum Mission. Q-MIN, which officials say they see as a cutting-edge research platform dedicated to advanced quantum materials, next-generation computing, and secure communication systems that spans across fields, will bring together state research institutions, the private sector, and global partners in boosting India’s quantum capabilities.
The state has hailed Bengaluru’s robust technology ecosystem of leading scientific institutes, semiconductor companies and deep-tech startups as a promising environment for fostering long-term quantum development. The proposed network would not only help encourage local R&D, it would also facilitate mass prototyping, people management training and cross-border science collaborations.
The letter also highlights the need to scale up India’s quantum infrastructure in an ever more competitive world where countries like the U.S., China and the EU have increased investments. Karnataka has requested the Centre to deploy Q-MIN within national-level research clusters and award considerable funds to accelerate implementation. If approved, the facility would be one of India’s largest quantum-focused collaborations and would be an enormous leap toward developing a strong domestic ecosystem for emerging technologies.