Karnataka has unveiled its ambitious Quantum City (Q-City) project near Bengaluru, aimed at creating a global hub for quantum research, innovation, and manufacturing. Announced under the ₹1,000 crore Karnataka Quantum Mission, the initiative is designed to position the state as the Quantum Capital of Asia and drive a projected $20 billion quantum economy by 2035. The state government has sanctioned 6.17 acres of land at Hesaraghatta, situated about 25–30 km northwest of Bengaluru and close to the Kempegowda International Airport.
This nucleus site will serve as the first phase of the Quantum City development. Officials from the Department of Science and Technology have highlighted that the chosen location benefits from proximity to Bengaluru’s established research ecosystem, including the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and a strong startup network.
The project follows the launch of Karnataka’s Quantum Technology Roadmap on August 11, where Chief Minister Siddaramaiah outlined a five-pillar strategy focusing on talent development, research excellence, infrastructure creation, industry support, and global collaboration. Quantum City is envisioned as a comprehensive hub featuring advanced research laboratories, innovation centres, startup incubation units, and high-performance computing facilities.
A dedicated Quantum Hardware Park, four innovation zones, and a FabLine for component manufacturing are also part of the roadmap, ensuring the state not only contributes to scientific advancements but also develops domestic capacity for quantum hardware production.
The government’s strategy begins with talent development, including skilling programs in more than 20 colleges, the introduction of quantum studies in higher secondary curricula, and support for 150 PhD fellowships annually. Research and development goals are set around building 1,000-qubit processors and piloting applications across healthcare, cybersecurity, defence, and agriculture. Infrastructure growth plans focus on the development of India’s first Quantum Hardware Park and associated facilities to host large-scale innovation projects.
For industry support, the government has proposed a Quantum Venture Capital Fund, backing over 100 startups, facilitating the filing of more than 100 patents, and generating nearly two lakh jobs, including 10,000 high-skilled roles. On the global front, Karnataka plans to establish an international task force and host events such as the India Quantum Conclave to strengthen collaboration.
The decision to anchor Quantum City in Hesaraghatta has drawn significant attention from real estate developers and investors. The northwestern corridor of Bengaluru has historically witnessed slower growth compared to the city’s eastern and southern IT-driven hubs. However, experts believe that this project will create a new growth node. Property consultants note that Hesaraghatta Main Road, already linked with the city’s arterial routes and located close to the airport, is emerging as a favourable investment destination. Developers are launching gated plotted communities, while established projects such as Prestige Northpoint are currently selling at around ₹8,000 per sq. ft. In comparison, plots in gated communities are priced between ₹3,000 and ₹4,000 per sq. ft.
Real estate analysts estimate a 5% annual appreciation in land values in the belt and anticipate higher demand with the operationalisation of Quantum City. Initially, buyers are expected to focus on plots for secondary residences or long-term investment, while demand for apartments may pick up as supporting infrastructure and employment opportunities expand. Experts have also pointed out that this initiative will help ease the stress on central and suburban Bengaluru by creating fresh growth corridors in the northwest. With the rise of global capability centres, growing demand for office space in peripheral locations, and policy support such as the Global Innovation Districts initiative, Bengaluru is well-placed to attract international investment in frontier technologies.
Industry projections indicate that 15–20% of the city’s future commercial real estate stock could be concentrated in emerging peripheral zones such as Hesaraghatta. Alongside commercial projects, there will likely be a parallel rise in affordable and mid-segment housing, catering to professionals drawn to the area. The project is thus seen as a long-term opportunity not only for the technology sector but also for balanced urban development.
