The National Quantum Mission (NQM) has reached a major milestone by successfully demonstrating a 1,000-km quantum communication network, positioning India among global leaders in secure data transmission. Developed indigenously by QNu Labs, a deep-tech startup supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), this achievement comes within two years of the mission's launch, significantly ahead of the projected eight-year timeline for a 2,000-km network. The mission is actively fostering a robust ecosystem, now supporting 17 startups and reviewing over 300 deep-tech and biotech proposals through agencies like the Technology Development Board (TDB) and BIRAC. This progress underscores India's transition toward quantum-safe cybersecurity and strategic autonomy in critical infrastructure.
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