India is becoming a global leader in quantum computing, backed by ambitious government programs and an expanding group of deep-tech startups. Programs like the National Quantum Mission put forward by the Indian Government, with a big budget of almost Rs. 6,000 crores from 2023 to 2031, are pushing for advances in quantum computing, quantum communication, quantum sensing, and quantum materials.
What is Quantum Computing and why does it matter…
Quantum computing uses qubits, which can be in many states at once, allowing for quantum calculations at speeds that traditional computing can't match.
Quantum computing will play a key role in several fields, such as in finance, it will help to optimize complex systems. For cryptography, it will boost data security through quantum key distribution. In healthcare, it will simulate molecular structures to develop new drugs. In AI, it will power quantum machine learning algorithms.
Quantum Computing & Cybersecurity: A two-sided coin…
Quantum computing has the power to change many areas, but it also brings big risks to cybersecurity. The usual ways to encrypt data, SA, i.e., Rivest-Shamir-Adleman, and ECC, i.e., Elliptic Curve Cryptography, rely on how hard it is for computers to solve certain math problems, such as breaking down large numbers into factors and figuring out discrete logarithms.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is working to create and set standards for new types of encryption that can stand up to both regular and quantum computer attacks. This work aims to keep data safe for years to come.
Quantum computing in the Cloud…
The following are some cloud-based quantum computing platforms offered by major tech companies –
- IBM Quantum provides access to quantum processors and simulators.
- AWS Quantum Computing offers Amazon Braket for building and testing quantum algorithms.
- Azure Quantum platform for quantum computing development, by Microsoft.
- IonQ specializes in trapped-ion quantum computing hardware and software.
Leading Quantum Computing Startups in India…
India’s Startup ecosystem is contributing significantly towards the development of quantum computing. Following are some of the notable startups you should know-
- QRDLab - Quantum Computing in India focuses on developing quantum technologies in India, contributing to community awareness, educational resources, and research on cloud quantum computing, quantum processors, and quantum cryptography challenges.
- Qkrishi is a fast-growing quantum startup working on enterprise-grade quantum solutions, providing platforms for quantum computation, simulation, and training and thus filling the gap between classical computers and next-gen quantum machines.
- Qulabs Software India Pvt Ltd is one of the earliest Indian companies to dive deep into quantum computing, working across verticals like quantum algorithms, quantum machine interfaces, and even hardware-oriented research.
- QNu Labs specializes in quantum-safe cryptography products, including quantum key distribution and random number generators.
- QpiAI Tech develops AI-enabled quantum modeling platforms, integrating quantum computing with artificial intelligence to solve complex industrial problems.
With continued investment and collaboration between academia, industry, and government, India is becoming a global leader in quantum computing, and you can also be part of the technological transformation shaping our world with Quantum computing developments.