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IISc FQCI Quantum Computing Hub Under National Quantum Mission

3 September 20261 min read
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYIISc FQCI QuantumComputing HubUnder NationalQuantum Mission3 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru set up a new body, FQCI, to anchor quantum computing work within the National Quantum Mission.

Key facts

  • Institution: Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.
  • New body: Foundation for Quantum Computing Innovation (FQCI).
  • Role: Quantum Computing Thematic Hub of the National Quantum Mission (NQM).
  • Financial outlay of NQM: ₹6,003.65 crore.

Technology focus

The hub will work across five hardware routes.

Platform type
Photonic
Superconducting
Semiconductor
Neutral-atom
Trapped-ion

Exam angle

  • Mission: National Quantum Mission, funded for 2023-24 to 2030-31.
  • Hub type: Quantum Computing Thematic Hub, hosted at IISc.
  • Likely question: the outlay figure of ₹6,003.65 crore.

Test yourself

1. Which institute established the Foundation for Quantum Computing Innovation (FQCI) under the National Quantum Mission?

FQCI was set up by the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.

2. What is the outlay of the National Quantum Mission for 2023-24 to 2030-31?

The notes give ₹6,003.65 crore as the NQM outlay.

3. FQCI functions as which kind of unit within the National Quantum Mission?

It is a Quantum Computing Thematic Hub.