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India’s first indigenous Quantum Processing Unit (QPU) fabrication facility has been established in which state?
Karnataka
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Maharashtra
Karnataka
Deep-tech startup QpiAI has inaugurated India's first indigenous Quantum Processing Unit (QPU) fabrication facility in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
This quantum foundry represents a major shift in India's quantum ecosystem, moving from software-based research to indigenous hardware manufacturing. Established in Jakkur, Bengaluru, the facility utilizes cleanroom technology to fabricate superconducting quantum processors. This development aligns with the broader goals of India's National Quantum Mission to achieve technological sovereignty in quantum computing. The state of Karnataka is also supporting this sector through its dedicated Quantum Mission with a 1,000 crore fund to foster a quantum economy by 2035.
Facility Location: Jakkur, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Developer: QpiAI (Deep-tech startup)
Current Capability: Fabrication of superconducting processors up to 128 qubits
Future Target: Capability to manufacture up to 10,000 physical qubits in Phase 3
A is correct — Karnataka is the home of India's first indigenous quantum foundry, established in Bengaluru by QpiAI to manufacture superconducting quantum processors.
Remember that Bengaluru is consistently the hub for India's high-tech manufacturing milestones, often referred to as the Silicon Valley of India, which currently hosts India's premier aerospace, semiconductor, and quantum research facilities.