Driving India’s Secure Quantum Communication
📢 Public Consultation Open: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has released the report on the implementation of Quantum Safe Ecosystem India and invites public comments. Submit your feedback by 19 February 2026. 👉 Click here
⭐ OUR VISION
- Establish India’s Quantum Secure Communication Network
- Deploy scalable Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) infrastructure
Enable national transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
🎯 OUR MISSION
- Advance quantum-secure communication for national data networks
- Develop indigenous quantum technology solutions
- Foster research and innovation
⚛️ OUR FOCUS
- Quantum Communication – Secure next-generation networks
- Quantum Cryptography – QKD & Post-Quantum Security
- Quantum Innovation – Research in communication & sensing
Technical Groups & Their Objectives
Quantum Internet with Local Access
Objective: Establishing metro-area quantum access networks to facilitate secure quantum communication
Key Focus Areas:
- Metro Area Quantum Access Networks (MAQAN)
- Secure fiber-based quantum communication
- Advanced protocols (CV-QKD, MDI-QKD)
- Software-defined quantum networking
- Startup & industry collaboration
Post-Quantum IP Encryptor and TLS Accelerator
Objective: Developing quantum-safe cryptographic solutions for national security and financial systems
Key Focus Areas:
- 10 Gbps Post-Quantum IP Encryptors
- TLS Accelerators for secure transactions
- FIPS-203 / FIPS-204 compliant encryption
- Tamper-resistant hardware security
Hybrid Quantum Secure Communication Networks
Objective: Deploy long-distance entanglement-based QKD for nationwide secure connectivity.
Key Focus Areas:
- Trusted-node-free hybrid networks
- Entanglement-based QKD & routing
- Integrated quantum photonics
- Multi-node quantum repeater testbed
Quantum Entanglement Photonic Repeater Network
Objective: Build next-generation quantum encryption using memory-enabled hybrid repeater systems.
Key Focus Areas:
- Quantum memory for long-distance links
- Hybrid entanglement repeaters
- Optimized entangled photon sources
- Secure QKD deployment
Satellite-Based Quantum Key Distribution
Objective: Enable space-ground integrated quantum-secure communication
Key Focus Areas:
- Quantum payload development
- Terrestrial SBQKD infrastructure
- Hybrid satellite + ground QKD demonstration
Programs & Opportunities
Capacity Building
Building a future-ready quantum workforce through specialized training, state-of-the-art research facilities, and international collaboration.
Our capacity-building initiatives empower students, researchers, and industry to lead India’s quantum transformation..
Startups
Empowering deep-tech startups to build next-generation quantum communication solutions.
Through structured calls, funding support, and research collaboration, we enable startups to translate breakthrough ideas into scalable national infrastructure.
Tender/EOI Calls
Participate in national quantum technology projects through structured tenders and Expressions of Interest (EOIs).
We invite industry partners, system integrators, and technology providers to contribute to secure quantum infrastructure development..
Fellowship Internship Programs
Build your career in quantum science and technology through structured internships and research fellowships.
Work with leading institutions on cutting-edge projects in quantum communication, computing, and cryptography.
