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Swiss companies and key research institutions in the quantum technology sector have responded positively to partnership opportunities in the proposed Quantum City in Bengaluru, stated N.S. Boseraju, Minister for Minor Irrigation, Science and Technology. Addressing a press conference here on Wednesday (October 29, 2025), the Minister said the Karnataka government is implementing several programmes aimed at establishing Bengaluru as the “global focal point for the quantum sector”. Following the announcement at the country’s first Quantum Conference, the State government has already allocated land for the Quantum City. Investment opportunities showcased Talking about his recent visit to Switzerland, he said discussions concerning the city’s development were held with representatives from leading global quantum research institutions, including ETH Zurich and CERN. The Minister noted that Karnataka, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), has initiated courses to develop skilled quantum human resources. He emphasised the availability of expert talent and a conducive environment for new research in the State. “Dr. Michael Hengartner, President of the ETH Zurich Board, responded positively to our request for cooperation in research projects,” the Minister stated. Karnataka participated in the “Swissnex Quantum Summit”, where the delegation provided information on investment opportunities to representatives of major global quantum companies. A demonstration of the proposed Quantum City was also showcased. The delegation visited ETH Zurich, the institution famously associated with Albert Einstein’s research. The Minister extended an invitation to world-renowned directors of the ETH Zurich Quantum Center — Prof. Andreas Wallraff, Prof. Jonathan Home, and Prof. Klaus Ensslin — pioneers in superconducting qubits and trapped ion systems research for over 20 years, to attend the upcoming Quantum India Conference. ETH Zurich University to train Karnataka students The Minister noted that several research innovations at ETH Zurich University’s laboratories have successfully transitioned into startups. He said the delegation received a positive response regarding the adoption of a similar ecosystem within the Quantum City and the request for collaboration. During the visit to Zurich Instruments, information was gathered on the manufacture of essential instrumentation required for Quantum Computing development. The Minister further announced that this institution has agreed to provide training to research students from Karnataka.
