Sarkari Yojana
National Quantum Mission (NQM)
About National Quantum Mission (NQM)
Housed under the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, the National Quantum Mission (NQM) backs R&D in advanced quantum technologies such as quantum computing and secure quantum communication, aiming to build India’s frontier capabilities and sharpen its global competitiveness in future technologies. OBJECTIVES • NQM works to seed, nurture, and scale up scientific and industrial R&D, building a vibrant and innovative Quantum Technology (QT) ecosystem across the country. • The mission will set up four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs), structured as Section-8, not-for-profit companies, hosted within leading academic institutions and national R&D labs. Each T-Hub focuses on one of four verticals: Quantum Computing, Quantum Communication, Quantum Sensing & Metrology, and Quantum Materials & Devices.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for National Quantum Mission (NQM), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
A startup should already be DPIIT-registered when applying;…
A startup should already be DPIIT-registered when applying; if not, funds are released only once DPIIT registration is completed.
The startup needs a business idea for a…
The startup needs a business idea for a product or service with genuine market fit, viable commercialisation potential, and room to scale.
Technology must sit at the core of the…
Technology must sit at the core of the startup's product, service, business model, distribution model, or methodology in solving the targeted problem.
Eligibility is limited to 'Indian Companies' -- meaning…
Eligibility is limited to 'Indian Companies' -- meaning the holding company is registered in India, its IP resides in India, and it is majority-owned in India.
Indian promoters must hold at least 51% shareholding…
Indian promoters must hold at least 51% shareholding in the startup, in line with the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, 2018.
Benefits Provided
National Quantum Mission (NQM) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Funding and institutional backing for quantum R&D, prototyping,…
Funding and institutional backing for quantum R&D, prototyping, product development, and commercialisation, channelled through NQM T-Hubs.
Startups can access seed/prototype funding and scale-up support,…
Startups can access seed/prototype funding and scale-up support, routed via T-Hubs/TIHs.
Building skilled manpower, research infrastructure, and industry-academia collaboration…
Building skilled manpower, research infrastructure, and industry-academia collaboration across quantum technologies.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Aadhaar card or any Government-issued photo ID of…
Aadhaar card or any Government-issued photo ID of the applicant.
Institution/organisation affiliation certificate, or startup registration certificate where…
Institution/organisation affiliation certificate, or startup registration certificate where applicable.
A detailed project proposal covering the research, innovation,…
A detailed project proposal covering the research, innovation, objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes.
Bank account details (cancelled cheque or bank passbook…
Bank account details (cancelled cheque or bank passbook copy) for transferring funds.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for National Quantum Mission (NQM) through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Startups submit applications through online calls/challenges, which are judged on need, feasibility, impact, novelty, team strength, and the fund-utilisation plan.
Everyone else applies through DST/NQM calls, or via the relevant Thematic Hub (T-Hub) matching their focus area.