National Quantum Mission

March 25, 2025 8:10 PM

India, IBM to explore potential collaborations in quantum, AI

The Indian government and IBM are exploring opportunities to collaborate on quantum computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and geospatial AI solutions, the Ministry of Science and Technology announced on Tuesday. IBM’s Global Head, Arvind Krishna, met Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh to discuss how the two sides can work together in these advanced technology fields. The meeting took place as India pushes forward with its National Quantum Mission, an initiative aimed at making the country a...

December 24, 2024 4:24 PM

India Achieves Major Milestones in Science and Technology Advancements in 2024

India continues its rise as a global science and technology powerhouse, achieving remarkable milestones across diverse domains. Here are the key highlights for 2024. India secured the 39th position in the Global Innovation Index 2024, affirming its place among the world’s top innovative economies. As per the WIPO 2023 report, India climbed to the 6th position globally in intellectual property filings. A significant leap in the Network Readiness Index saw India advance from 79th in 2019 to 49...

November 25, 2024 6:18 PM

Centre to unveil startups under new National Quantum Mission guidelines

The government is set to announce startups selected for support under the newly-established guidelines as part of the National Quantum Mission. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, will unveil the startups in the field of quantum technologies on November 26, showcasing India's growing expertise in quantum research, development, and commercialization. The selected startups, representing cutting-edge innovation in diverse areas including qu...