Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) Bengaluru is expanding its Quantum Expertise through the India-Netherlands Training Programme for faculty and students ahead of its Q-HUB launch in Bengaluru in October 2026. Under the initiative, four faculty members and seven students completed the specialised programme across India and the Netherlands, gaining hands-on exposure to the complex hardware and engineering systems that support quantum computing.
This initiative positions MIT Bengaluru to develop a trained academic and student talent base for Q-Hub from its inception. The training was conducted in two phases. The first phase at MIT Bengaluru focused on quantum control systems, vacuum technologies, practical vacuum assembly and foundational quantum engineering concepts. The second phase was held at the QuantrolOx laboratory and QuTech at TU Delft, Netherlands, where participants received advanced training from experts working at the forefront of quantum technology.
Faculty members and students gained practical experience in microwave technologies, RF electronics, gas handling systems, dilution refrigerator assembly, cryocooling systems, superconducting quantum processing unit assembly, signal measurement and analysis, and the use of QuantumEDGE software and QBlox modules.
The programme has strengthened the ability of faculty members to teach, mentor and lead research in emerging quantum technologies. For students, it is an opportunity to move beyond theoretical learning and engage directly with the hardware, control systems and experimental processes involved in quantum computing. The trained cohort is expected to support laboratory instruction, research projects and the operation of critical infrastructure at Q-Hub in Bengaluru.
“Q-Hub has been envisioned as much more than a conventional academic laboratory. It brings together quantum computing, superconducting quantum hardware, cryogenic systems, RF and control engineering, research, education, innovation and industry collaboration under a single platform. Our aspiration is to move from learning quantum technology to engineering quantum systems and ultimately creating quantum technologies in India,” remarked Iven Jose, director, MIT Bengaluru.
Participants at the programme described it as an important opportunity to connect quantum concepts with real-world engineering applications. Their exposure to international laboratories and advanced quantum infrastructure has deepened their understanding of the design, development and manufacturing of quantum computing components.
The Q-Hub Lab will serve as an integrated platform for quantum education, faculty development, student training, research and innovation. By bringing together academia, industry, start-ups, government agencies and international partners, the centre aims to contribute to the development of a skilled quantum workforce and strengthen India’s ambition to build indigenous quantum technologies.
