Amity Institute of Space Science and Technology (AISST), Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP), Noida, organized a two-day Workshop on “Quantum Computing for Space Applications” from 9th- 10th September 2025. The workshop aimed to highlight India’s strategic push in Quantum Technologies under the National Quantum Mission (NQM, 2023).
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Ajai Chowdhry, Chairman of the Mission Governing Board (MGB), National Quantum Mission of India, averred, “Due to the advent of Open AI, services business in India and globally is slowing down and therefore, we need to switch from a service-based to a product-oriented economy. Almost all tech products such as iphones, laptops, computers, etc. are manufactured by the US, however, the time has come when India must develop its own products. Under the Prime Minister’s initiative of “Self-reliant India”, manufacturing is getting a major boost, and semiconductors are being manufactured in India. The government is supporting startups in a big way and providing funding upto Rs 50 crores, therefore, the students must take the lead and launch startups to design and manufacture technological products and contribute to making India a self-reliant country.”
Highlighting the significnace of Quantum Computing in Space Applications, Dr. L. C. Mangal, Director General (Technology Management) DRDO, said, “Quantum Mission is being given a special focus and impetus by the government and without the involvement of the government it is very difficult to promote Quantum Mission. A lot of satellites have been launched by India recently, wherein Satellite communication (SatCom) plays a vital role in global telecommunications, enabling connectivity across vast distances and in remote or underserved areas. Quantum Computing helps in Spacecraft Navigation, processing vast amounts of data and model intricate gravitational interactions, enabling more precise navigation and trajectory planning for spacecraft. It also enables communication in Space and simulates molecular interactions, counts new particles and helps in designing new materials with specific properties for satellite construction. In addition, the exact location of space debris is ascertained by using Quantum Computing. Future Unicorn leaders, who are present here with us today, must launch their own startups and contribute to the Quantum Mission of India.”
Dr. Atul Chauhan, Chancellor Amity University, averred, “With Global advances in satellite-based quantum communication, sensing and computing, Amity University is committed to establishing itself as a major hub of Quantum Space Research, aligned with the ISRO’s vision of Satellite-Based Quantum Communication (SBQC) and National Security Priorities. We are delighted to announce “Amity Quantum Mission” today, under which our scientists and students will develop new products in Quantum Computing for Space Applications.”
Mr. Anil Prakash, Director General, SatCom Industry Association (SIA) said, “Amity has grown by leaps and bounds and is one of the leading institutions across the world today. It is doing a great job in Quantum Computing Mission. Everything is being run by satellite these days, and many startups are doing a great job in this field. Students should choose Quantum Computing as their area of specialization and develop new products to enhance Space Technology and bring laurels to their country.”
Gp. Capt. TH Anand Rao (Retd) Director ISpA opined, “Quantum Computing in Space is applied in many fields and leverages the power of quantum mechanics to revolutionize space exploration and satellite communications. It is handling issues related to the unknown in space, for e.g, the presence of debris and objects in space which are untraceable. By harnessing quantum computing, space agencies and private companies can tackle complex problems that are currently unsolvable or require excessive computational resources. Quantum computing is poised to revolutionize the space industry, enabling more efficient, secure, and precise space exploration and satellite communications.”
Prof. (Dr.) Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor Amity University Uttar Pradesh, said, “Amity Space Mission is committed to foster research and innovation in space science and technology. The workshop will strengthen the collaboration between Amity University and industry partners, by identifying training and capacity-building programs for students and researchers, which will contribute to developing the roadmap for indigenous quantum-enabled Space Technologies.”
Dr. W Selvamurthy, President, Amity Science Technology and Innovation Foundation(ASTIF) stated, “Amity strongly focuses on research and innovation in the area of Space Science & Technology. Amity scientists had initiated a biological experiment involving
Spinacia Oleracea (spinach) callus sent on ISRO's Spadex mission to study plant growth under space conditions. The workshop will highlight advances in Quantum Communication, Computing, Sensing and Navigation for space applications.”
During the two-day Workshop, Technical Sessions on topics such as “Overview of Quantum Computing”, “Job Scheduling with Quantum Annealers for Space Problems”, “Securing Cryptography in the Quantum Era Threats and Countermeasures”, “Role of Negative Quantum Conditional Entropy in Quantum Information Theory” and others will be conducted wherein esteemed Speakers such as Dr Pietro Torta, University of Milano, Dr. D. Bhattacharya, Univ of Ostava, Czeck Republic, Dr Swaraj Shekhar Nande, T U Dresden, Germany, Dr Indranil Chakraborty, IIT Hyderabad (Quantum Group) and others will participate.