Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Synergy Quantum India Private Limited. The MoU aims to formalise cooperation between C-DOT and Synergy Quantum in the development of drone-based quantum key distribution (QKD) systems, leveraging the decoy-based Bennett-Brassard 1984 (BB84) protocol with polarisation encoding, at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 or above. This partnership aligns with the national vision of strengthening indigenous research and innovation under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative and enhancing India’s capabilities in emerging and secure telecom technologies.
As part of the collaboration, C-DOT and Synergy Quantum will jointly pursue the development of quantum communications technologies optimised for drone-based deployment. The partnership will also include co-creation of research proposals for national and international grant applications and dissemination of outcomes through scholarly publications, white papers, and other platforms. Key representatives from both organisations may also engage in delivering expert talks, short courses, and organising symposia, conferences, and meetings on timely research themes.
Commenting on the collaboration, Dr Rajkumar Upadhyay, chief executive officer (CEO), C-DOT, said, “The convergence of public research and development (R&D) and private innovation is essential to shaping a secure and self-reliant digital future for India. Quantum technologies hold immense promise for next-generation secure communications, and this collaboration with Synergy Quantum reflects our shared vision of accelerating indigenous capabilities in this critical domain. By combining our research depth with industry agility, we aim to jointly develop solutions that not only address national priorities but also contribute to India’s emergence as a global player in quantum innovation.”
Meanwhile, Jay Oberoi, founder and CEO, Synergy Quantum India, said, “This partnership has the potential to position India as a global leader in drone-based quantum secure communications.”
Furthermore, this partnership is expected to lay the foundation for next-generation quantum-safe telecom infrastructure, revolutionising secure data transmission for applications in defence, emergency response, critical infrastructure, and secure government communication.
