Bengaluru, September 17, 2026: The Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) Bengaluru is expanding hands-on training in quantum technology through Quantum-Hub@MAHE (Q-HUB@MAHE), with students and faculty recently gaining practical exposure to superconducting quantum hardware through a training programme in the Netherlands.

The initiative is part of Manipal Academy of Higher Education’s broader effort to develop quantum hardware expertise and skilled manpower in India, in alignment with the National Quantum Mission.

Students Gain Hands-On Quantum Hardware Experience

As part of the Q-HUB programme, a cohort of MIT Bengaluru students and faculty members participated in intensive training at partner facilities in the Netherlands, including a laboratory associated with TU Delft.

The training moved beyond classroom-based learning and simulations, giving participants exposure to components and systems used in superconducting quantum computers. Activities included work involving quantum processing units (QPUs), cryogenic systems, vacuum equipment, measurement systems and control electronics.

Participants also visited organisations including QuTech, Delft Circuits and QBLOX, gaining an understanding of the wider quantum-technology ecosystem and the infrastructure required to develop and scale quantum hardware.

10-Day Training Programme at MIT Bengaluru

The international laboratory experience was preceded by an intensive training programme at the MAHE Bengaluru campus. Students received classroom and technical instruction on quantum hardware before undertaking practical work overseas.

The programme also incorporated access to the Quantum EDGE Academy, a training platform designed to provide practical exposure to superconducting quantum hardware concepts.

The combination of academic instruction, virtual learning and laboratory immersion is intended to give students experience across different parts of the quantum hardware stack.

Q-HUB@MAHE Targets 100 Quantum Engineers

MAHE formally instituted Quantum-Hub@MAHE at MIT Bengaluru on March 5, 2026. The hub has been designed as an integrated platform covering quantum hardware experimentation, deep-tech startup incubation, component innovation, workforce development, testing infrastructure and translational research.

The initiative has set a target of training 100 quantum engineers by December 2026 through structured certification programmes combining online modules, assessments and hands-on laboratory immersion. The physical quantum hardware facility at MIT Bengaluru was planned for operation in September 2026.

25-Qubit System Planned for Initial Phase

The first phase of Q-HUB@MAHE includes deployment of a 25-qubit dilution refrigeration system for advanced quantum hardware experimentation and training.

The longer-term roadmap envisages scaling from sub-50-qubit training systems towards 50–150-qubit proof-of-concept platforms and eventually 150–1,000+ qubit industrial-grade systems.

The hub is being developed around an open-architecture approach, with MAHE collaborating with organisations including QuantrolOx, Bluefors, QBLOX, ConScience and C-DAC.

India–Europe Collaboration in Quantum Technology

The international training programme highlights the growing academic and industry links between India and European quantum-technology organisations.

For students, such exposure can provide practical understanding of areas that are difficult to replicate through conventional classroom teaching, including cryogenics, quantum processor assembly, RF systems, measurement equipment and hardware integration.

The initiative also comes as India expands its national quantum-technology education and research infrastructure. Under the National Quantum Mission, the government has reported the establishment of four thematic hubs and the development of undergraduate and M.Tech programmes, along with 23 quantum teaching laboratories across the country.

Building a Skilled Quantum Workforce

Quantum computing and related technologies require expertise spanning physics, electronics, computer science, materials science, control systems and engineering. Initiatives such as Q-HUB@MAHE are therefore combining multidisciplinary education with practical hardware experience.

For MIT Bengaluru students, the programme provides an opportunity to move from learning quantum concepts to working with the physical infrastructure used to build and operate quantum systems.

As Q-HUB@MAHE expands its laboratory infrastructure in Bengaluru, the initiative is expected to further integrate education, research, hardware development and industry collaboration, supporting the development of India’s emerging quantum-technology workforce.

Key Highlights

• Institution: Manipal Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
• Initiative: Quantum-Hub@MAHE (Q-HUB@MAHE)
• Focus: Quantum hardware, training, research and deep-tech development
• Initial hardware: 25-qubit dilution refrigeration system
• Training target: 100 quantum engineers by December 2026
• International exposure: Hands-on training and visits in the Netherlands
• Partners: QuantrolOx, Bluefors, QBLOX, ConScience and C-DAC
• National alignment: India’s National Quantum Mission

  MIT Bengaluru, Quantum Technology Training