Karnataka clears 6.17 acres for ‘Quantum City’ at Hessarghatta

Karnataka takes a decisive step into the future by approving land for Q-City at Hessarghatta and expanding ICTS-TIFR, with a vision to build a USD 20 billion quantum economy by 2035.

Bengaluru is preparing to add yet another jewel to its tech crown. The Karnataka government has cleared 6.17 acres of land at Hessarghatta to set up the country’s first Quantum City (Q-City), an ambitious cluster designed to fuel next-generation research, startups, and innovation in quantum technologies.

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Unveiled as part of Karnataka’s broader scientific roadmap, the Q-City aims to integrate every aspect of quantum progress, from classrooms to corporate labs, from cutting-edge research to practical deployment. At its heart, the hub will bring together innovation centres, startup incubators, R&D labs, and production clusters for quantum processors and hardware, all connected with high-performance computing (HPC) data centres.

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The land approval, formally cleared on 3 September 2025, is being described as a turning point for India’s scientific aspirations. Officials say the move positions Bengaluru as a global hub for quantum breakthroughs, a field that has the potential to redefine computing, cryptography, communication, and healthcare in the coming decades.

Adding further weight, the government has also sanctioned 8 acres for the expansion of the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS-TIFR). While Q-City will focus on applied research and hardware development, ICTS’s expansion ensures that the foundations of theoretical science remain strong and continue to inspire breakthroughs.

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Karnataka has set its sights on creating a USD 20 billion quantum economy by 2035. By building the ecosystem, from labs to startups, the state hopes to attract international talent, high-value investments, and new partnerships, while also generating skilled jobs for students, scientists, and entrepreneurs.
Hessarghatta may soon be where the next big leap in quantum technology takes root, putting Bengaluru firmly on the world’s scientific map.

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