India is seeking to become self-reliance in quantum technology and the promise is being spined off from IISER Pune startup is led by Dr. Rahul Sawant and Dr. Jay Mangaonkar. The two are working on the development of advanced Titanium Sapphire Laser systems.
India has relied for a long period on importing critical components like lasers and frequency combs. Such tools are important for precision in quantum systems. Frequency combs are like the teeth of a comb and creates evenly spaced frequency lines for allowing highly accurate measurements.
Dr. Nair, the project director at I-Hub Quantum Technology Foundation, emphasized on the significance of IISER startup. He pointed out that the effort could help India in reducing reliance on imported technologies and simultaneously build expertise at home.
The exciting venture was born from an initiative by I-Hub Quantum Technology Foundation and it was hosted at IISER Pune. The foundation invited proposals from startups focused on quantum technology earlier this year in August.
Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Minister of State for Science and Technology, lately announced the winners at an event in New Delhi and it marked as a milestone for the country’s ambitions in the segment.
The move is exciting and focused on long-term impact. India is building expertise and capacity that could make it a leader in quantum innovation apart from saving costs or reducing imports. The Titanium Sapphire Lasers emit in the red and near-infrared spectrum.
India has a broader vision to push for technological independence and it is now a clear indication that the country is well prepared to move beyond being a consumer of global innovations. The future of quantum technology looks brighter than ever now.
