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

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).