As quantum technologies move from research labs to strategic national assets, countries are racing to build sovereign capabilities across computing, communications, cryptography, and advanced materials. For India, the National Quantum Mission represents an opportunity to establish leadership through indigenous innovation, secure critical infrastructure, and reduce dependence on external technology ecosystems. This roundtable will examine the policy, technology, talent, and investment priorities required to build a resilient quantum future. Participants will explore how India can accelerate the development of a full-stack quantum ecosystem while shaping global standards, strengthening cybersecurity preparedness, and creating long-term economic and strategic advantages.
Key Discussion Points: - Accelerating Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) adoption to safeguard critical infrastructure against future quantum threats
- Building an indigenous quantum stack spanning hardware, software, algorithms, and secure communications
- Quantum-as-a-Service (QaaS) as a pathway to democratize access while preserving strategic control
- Strengthening India’s influence in global quantum standards, governance frameworks, and technology alliances
- Addressing the talent gap through academia-industry collaboration and specialized quantum workforce development
- Balancing innovation, national security, and economic competitiveness in the emerging quantum era
