IGF and QETCI join hands to map UK-India quantum value chain

India Global Forum and QETCI have signed a pact to develop a UK-India quantum value-chain map, catalysed by UKIFF. The partnership aims to promote joint R&D, talent mobility, and commercial adoption, with an initial overview scheduled for next year

New Delhi: India Global Forum (IGF) and the Quantum Ecosystems Technology Council of India (QETCI) have entered into a pact to develop a UK-India quantum value-chain map. Catalysed by UK-India Future Forum (UKIFF), this strategic partnership will identify practical pathways for joint R&D, talent mobility, and commercial adoption, it said in a statement on Friday.

“UKIFF and QETCI will engage stakeholders across government, academia, and industry to validate findings and publish an initial UK-India Quantum Value-Chain Overview next year,” the statement added.

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The partnership was catalysed by UKIFF, IGF’s platform for UK-India business and policy engagement. IGF and QETCI have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a comprehensive UK-India quantum value-chain map, designed to guide collaboration from research to market, it said.

UKIFF Director Will Carne said, “The MoU will systematically map policy junctures for co-creation and connect the two ecosystems through knowledge sharing and collaboration.” QETCI Founder & CEO Reena Dayal said, “Our partnership with IGF will facilitate the right collaborations and accelerate adoption of quantum technologies across sectors.”