Bengaluru, Jun 5 (PTI) In a big step forward in positioning Karnataka as a global leader in quantum technology, the state cabinet approved the establishment of Quantum research park phase-2 at IISc in Bengaluru, said Minister for Electronics and IT/BT Priyank Kharge on Thursday.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the minister announced that with a government grant of Rs 48 crore, the park will be developed in partnership with the Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development (FSID).

“This initiative will strengthen Karnataka’s leadership in quantum research, skill-building and innovation. It will offer a collaborative space for academia, startups and industry to work on cutting-edge quantum technologies,” he wrote.

According to him, the park will provide world-class quantum technology research and product development facilities.

It will also be a state-of-the-art training centre to upskill youth, reskill professionals and train faculty, he added.

“This initiative is expected to attract FDI, boost IP creation and open up new economic frontiers in areas like cybersecurity, climate modeling, pharmaceuticals and finance,” said Kharge. PTI JR ROH