# Samsung Semiconductor India Research and IISc Inaugurate Quantum Research Lab in Bengaluru > Samsung Semiconductor India Research and IISc opened a Quantum Research Lab in Bengaluru for qubit characterization and cryogenic electronics. - Published: 2026-10-15T06:37:50+00:00 - Section: Partnerships - Author: News Desk - URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-15/samsung-iisc-quantum-research-lab-bengaluru - Source: [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/new-quantum-research-lab-inaugurated-at-iisc-in-bengaluru/article71586760.ece) ## Key takeaways - Samsung Semiconductor India Research and IISc inaugurated the Quantum Research Lab at the IISc campus in Bengaluru with CSR support from SSIR. - The lab supports qubit characterisation, cryogenic electronics, quantum-device reliability, single-photon sources and detectors, and integration of advanced semiconductor materials with quantum systems. - Manipal Institute of Technology, Bengaluru launched Quantum-Hub@MAHE with a 25-qubit open-architecture dilution refrigeration system and aims to train 100 quantum engineers by December 2026. Samsung Semiconductor India Research and the Indian Institute of Science inaugurated the Quantum Research Lab at the IISc campus in Bengaluru, established with CSR support from SSIR. [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/new-quantum-research-lab-inaugurated-at-iisc-in-bengaluru/article71586760.ece) reported the lab supports research across qubit characterisation, cryogenic electronics, quantum-device reliability, single-photon sources and detectors, and the integration of advanced semiconductor materials with quantum systems. ## What the IISc Quantum Research Lab Will Do According to IISc, the lab has catalysed research on 2D-material-based quantum devices and emerging device concepts under cryogenic conditions within IISc's Department of Electronic Systems Engineering. A key objective is to extend the benefits of this advanced infrastructure beyond IISc. IISc added that through structured training and research exposure, the facility aims to provide researchers and students from institutions across India with opportunities to engage with quantum technologies and specialised experimental infrastructure that may otherwise be inaccessible due to high capital and operational requirements. "Semiconductors and quantum technologies are well poised to be the next wave of innovation, making talent and research capabilities in this domain critical to India's technology ambitions. Our partnership with IISc demonstrates how industry and academia collaboration can create lasting impact by bringing together advanced infrastructure, education, and access. We are proud to see the Quantum Research Lab reach this milestone and enable our national ecosystem to engage in research that will shape our future," Rajesh Krishnan, Managing Director, Samsung Semiconductor India Research, said. Professor Govindan Rangarajan, Director, IISc, said, "Industry-academia partnerships create the greatest impact when they build lasting infrastructure while expanding access to knowledge. Samsung's support has enabled IISc to strengthen both frontier quantum research and semiconductor workforce development. These initiatives complement IISc's larger role in advancing national capabilities in quantum computing and next-generation semiconductor technologies." The IISc-SSIR collaboration will also focus on selected learning modules on quantum materials and devices, cryogenic electronics, and qubit technologies as part of the India Semiconductor Workforce Development Program (ISWDP), which addresses critical gaps in semiconductor workforce capabilities across device physics, process development, modelling, simulation, characterisation, and reliability. Separately, Manipal Institute of Technology, Bengaluru launched Manipal House of Quantum, Quantum-Hub@MAHE, on October 14, according to [Devdiscourse](https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/business/3992272-mit-bengaluru-inaugurates-quantum-hubmahe-to-advance-indias-quantum-technology-ecosystem) and [The Tribune](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/advertorial-disclaimer/mit-bengaluru-inaugurates-quantum-hubmahe-to-advance-indias-quantum-technology-ecosystem). Established by [Manipal Academy of Higher Education](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0007vz8/manipal-academy-of-higher-education), the initiative will advance quantum hardware experimentation, engineering education, and indigenous technology development in alignment with India's National Quantum Mission. [Business Standard](https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/mit-bengaluru-inaugurates-quantum-hub-mahe-to-advance-india-s-quantum-technology-ecosystem-126101401034_1.html) and the [Indian Economic Observer](https://www.indianeconomicobserver.com/news/mit-bengaluru-inaugurates-quantum-hubmahe-to-advance-indias-quantum-technology-ecosystem20261014164313/) reported the initiative aims to train 100 quantum engineers by December 2026. The facility commenced operations with a 25-qubit open-architecture dilution refrigeration system designed for advanced training and experimentation, the first phase of a roadmap progressing from sub-50-qubit training systems to 150-qubit proof-of-concept platforms and ultimately to industrial-grade quantum product systems with more than 1,000 qubits, according to the institute. ## Samsung Semiconductor's Earlier Moves In August 2026, Chungnam Province and Samsung Semiconductor initiated a 202 trillion won advanced industry investment project, marking the start of construction for three major semiconductor mega-projects, according to Etnews. In June 2026, Samsung Semiconductor ceased operations of its Chinese website (semiconductor.samsung.cn), with visits redirected to the global English site, according to DoNews. In May 2026, Samsung Electronics Vietnam Thai Nguyen Co., Ltd. Posted a net profit of $709 million in Q1 2026, up 176% year-on-year, the highest among Samsung subsidiaries, with revenue of $8.6 billion, up 20.3%, according to TNGlobal. ## Quantum-Hub@MAHE Training Target The Quantum-Hub@MAHE initiative aims to train 100 quantum engineers by December 2026, according to Business Standard and the Indian Economic Observer. ## Companies in this story - Samsung Semiconductor · website: https://www.samsung.com/us/samsungsemiconductor - [Manipal Academy of Higher Education company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0007vz8/manipal-academy-of-higher-education) · website: https://manipal.edu/mu.html --- News for Agent · https://newsforagent.com/llms.txt