Call for Pre-proposals for setting T-Hubs launched under National Quantum Mission

Subject: S&T

Section: Awareness in IT

Context:

A milestone in the journey of the National Quantum Mission (NQM) is reached with the launch of the call for pre-proposals for setting up Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs).

About the initiative:

The initiative is launched by the Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST).
The preproposal invites academia institutions/ R&D Labs to submit innovative pre-proposals in consortia mode.
This is in alignment with the objectives of the National Quantum Mission (NQM) to set up T-Hubs in Quantum Computing, Quantum Communication, Quantum Sensing & Metrology and Quantum Materials & Devices.
The NQM will also work in collaboration with industry and startups to translate research to deployable technologies.
The initiative highlighted the spirit of collaboration in the mission could help make a meaningful impact at the national and global level.

About National Quantum Mission (NQM):

National Quantum Mission (NQM) launched on 19th April 2023, is being implemented by DST.
The mission is launched with a total outlay of Rs.6003.65 Crore for a period of eight years.
The Mission aims to seed, nurture and scale up scientific and industrial R&D and create a vibrant & innovative ecosystem in Quantum Technology (QT).
This will accelerate QT led economic growth, nurture the ecosystem in the country and make India one of the leading nations in the development of Quantum Technologies & Applications (QTA).
The National Quantum Mission will focus on developing magnetometers with high sensitivity in atomic systems and Atomic Clocks for precision timing, communications, and navigation.
The Mission would greatly benefit various sectors including communication, health, financial, energy with applications in drug design, space, banking, security etc.
The Mission will also provide a huge boost to National priorities like Digital India, Make in India, Skill India and Stand-up India, Start-up India, Self-reliant India and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).