With advancements in the field of Quantum Computing, organizations can now conduct complex mathematical computations at a lightning-fast speed. In the Union Budget for fiscal 2020-21, the government has allocated Rs 8,000 crore for making India a global quantum computing leader. This article will show how 6 Indian quantum security startups are trying to revolutionize how security is managed today.

QNu Labs - One of the Top Security Startups Leading in Quantum-safe Cryptography Products and Solutions

Based in Bengaluru, QNu Labs QNu Labs is the first Indian security startup in the Quantum safe-Cryptography space. This startup aims to be a global player in the futuristic field of quantum computing after becoming the world’s fourth company to build a deployable ‘Quantum-Safe Security’ product. Incubated at IIT Madras Research Park in 2016 and later began commercial operations from Bengaluru in 2017, QNu Labs solves the organizational challenges of protecting the integrity and confidentiality of data and information by offering quantum-safe cybersecurity. QNu Labs, through its extensive portfolio of technology-led products like Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) and Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC), mitigate data security risks across verticals such as defence, government, healthcare, financial institutions, and telecommunications to name a few.

They have given technical briefings to the National Security Agency and the Defence R&D Organisation (DRDO). The company has signed a memorandum with Bharat Electronics (BEL) in case quantum-safe security systems are required to be built in the future through a public sector entity. They have filed four patents till now and will be filing nine more for their technologies. They have partnered with Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham to augment India’s quantum communication and security capabilities with this collaborative approach. QNu Labs has been associated with National CoE, DSCI through various programs, events, and initiatives to orchestrate cybersecurity innovation in the country.

Recently, they have recently raised funding from deep-tech venture capital firm Speciale Invest adding to the list of their other investors IIT Madras, NASSCOM Deeptech Club, NetApp Excellerator, ELEVATE 100 Programme, and Cisco LaunchPad. QNu Labs, being one of the innovative security startups, aims to utilize the investment for extensive R&D advancements, extending products and technology to a broader customer base through key Go to Market associations in the US and Europe, and building partnerships for Satellite-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology.

Scytale Alpha - One of The Leading Security Startups Offering Secure Communication Technologies to Strengthen National Security

Scytale Alpha is a Delhi based security startup that offers high-quality military-grade security, indigenously designed communication solutions with data ownership given to the client user. There is a highly-motivated team of military veterans and technology experts behind the startup, that ensures to drive advancement in quantum security and leverage it to improve India’s security. Their top products Quantum Secure Messaging and Video Conferencing Solutions are proficiently designed to be self-hosting with self-sustainable infrastructure to bring the best experience for users. Scytale Alpha is one of the noteworthy ‘Made in India’ security startups, because of its esteemed clientele; from Defense, Security, Government and Corporate Establishments. It has partnered with the Indian Army to offer secure communication technology. The startup is the epitome of leveraging new technologies for a better, more secure world.

Qulabs - A Venture Engineering Solutions To Complex Problems Using Quantum Principles

Qulabs is one of the innovative security startups that aim to build a quantum future by using quantum principles for engineering solutions to extremely complex problems in computing, communications, sensing, chemistry, cryptography, imaging and mechanics. Behind this startup is a team of highly-qualified researchers, networking scientists and privacy experts from diverse backgrounds working together to develop scalable products and services in quantum computing. Based in Telangana, Qulabs strives towards its mission to accelerate developments in quantum technology for strategic and economic development. It offers solutions like Quantum Internet, Quantum AI, Quantum Communication, Quantum Memory and more.

They have partnered with Microsoft, Google, AWS and academia like IIT Roorkee, IIT Hyderabad and IIT Kharagpur to foster industry collaboration for revolutionizing the quantum communication in India.

Taqbit Labs - One of The Pioneering Security Startups In Area of Quantum Key Distribution

Taqbit is a Bangalore based startup that provides solutions in the deep technology area of Quantum Key Distribution based on extensive research. It is one of the few security startups pioneering the technology and has the potential to grow globally in the coming years.

Backed by a team of highly skilled and experienced physicists, technologists & corporate strategists, Taqbit offers Quantum based encryption that is guaranteed by Quantum Physics and not based on any mathematical or predictable model or any algorithm. Its technology is random and cannot be hacked. It's also tested and approved by the leading Govt. & Scientific institutions for their applications. Selected as Hello Tomorrow's top 500 early-stage science startups worldwide, Taqbit proves to be one of India’s leading security startups and has high relevance in aerospace, defence, manufacturing, finance & healthcare sectors alongside next-gen technologies like - Big data, IoT, Clouds & Cryptocurrencies.

Qpi Tech - Revolutionizing Technology in the fields of Quantum computer, AI etc.

Based in Bengaluru, QPI Tech has brought in special optimisation hardware to solve the problem of model complexity. It is the parent company of QpiAI, QpiCloud, SuperQ, QpiVolta and QpiSemi. Qpi Technology is serving humanity with its advanced technological innovations in the field of Quantum technologies, Quantum Computing, AI, Material sciences, Next-generation collaborative cloud computing, Quantum Internet, high-temperature superconductors, Solid-state batteries, Semiconductor, superconductors and nanotechnology process innovation and advanced batteries.

QpiAI is an AI modelling and Quantum Computing company. They have deployed their flagship platform QpiAI-Pro in large enterprises. QpiAI-Pro, QpiAI-Enterprise and QpiAI-Quantum are the most advanced AI and Quantum modelling platforms in the world, with Quantum inspired compute and Quantum compute backend for generating high-performance models. QpiAI along with IISc intends to offer 3 certifications currently: AI-level 1, AI-level 2 and a joint AI & Quantum Computing Certifications to help train the workforce in large enterprises, schools and colleges. This would accelerate adoption and aid in the democratization of AI and Quantum Computing technologies. Ranking seventh in Maturity with a score of 0.57, QpiAI makes its debut in the Seasoned Vendors Quadrant (Founded by Analytics India Magazine (AIM) - an industry benchmark of vendor capabilities. AIM measures key parameters of leading service providers in terms of Penetration (Pe) and Maturity (Ma) and plots the relative positions of the firms on the Quadrant.  Penetration and Maturity (PeMa) Quadrant). The firm’s signature product QpiAI Pro is an end-to-end AutoML platform that enables users to train, deploy and monitor models. The product company has almost all employees (95%) working on Advanced Analytics, giving it a Work Delivery score of 0.65 to rank 12th within the sub-index.

QpiCloud is a collaborative Cloud Computing Technology platform that is democratizing innovation by enabling collaborative partnerships on its hybrid classical-quantum cloud computing infrastructure using workflow automation across enterprises. It will enable the next generation of breakthroughs in healthcare, materials, manufacturing, smart city, drug discovery, transportation and bringing to the forefront other disruptive technologies to human reach.

SuperQ is a next-generation research and product development company that aims to build and deploy commercial-scale applications in state-of-the-art superconducting devices technology. SuperQ Technologies India Pvt Ltd., a subsidiary of Qpi Technology, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Cryogenic Engineering Department of IIT-Kharagpur to accelerate their research in the field of Superconductors. Under this MoU, IIT Kharagpur is offering a certification program on superconductivity to the SuperQ team. SuperQ is offering employment opportunities to students and joint research proposals for taking laboratory research to the industry level.

Qpivolta will be the flagship of technology innovation by Qpi Technology. Batteries will play a significant role in the advancement of humanity. With a very encouraging initial analysis of the technology we’re working with, we are starting with solid-state batteries based on new materials that we are working on and the all-important Quantum batteries which will advance many energy-dependent applications. QpiVolta will make our planet greener and less dependent on fossil fuels.

Qpisemi is all set to design secure data centre CPUs, cryogenic electronics and semiconductor process research. They are currently designing the world’s most secure data centre CPUs code-named, “Prakarah” (translates to “Wall” in Sanskrit). Qpisemi has an objective to create innovations in-process research and fabrication. Silicon photonics-based process research will immediately yield results for its product such as AI20P. Its process research will help it in miniaturing many of optics components and integrating them with electronics efficiently. Qpisemi research in integrated photonics devices is also aimed at improving reliability and hence shifting to lower process nodes.

Further Qpi Technology (https://qpitech.holdings/) subsidiaries will enable the QpiAI community with a strong technology roadmap. Qpi Technology is committed to the QpiAI Marketplace community to provide the latest and cutting-edge quantum and classical compute, high-quality innovation in AI, secure infrastructure and platform technologies that enable them to solve the most complex and valuable problems.

Arishti Cybertech - A NextGen Enterprise Messaging Platform for Sensitive Communications

 Based out of Pune,  Arishti CyberTech Private Limited Arishti CyberTech  Limited  is working towards securing communications. Their idea and execution led to a “Persistent Inspiration Award” from the Ministry of Defence at Bengaluru. Initial funding support from SINE IIT Bombay and Startup India enabled them to re-imagine the Enterprise Messaging through their product MessageMe (MeMe). It’s a nextGen enterprise Messaging platform for Sensitive Communications using patent-pending Quantum Technology and AI (Artificial Intelligence). The platform has its varied use cases in the BFSI, BPO/BPM, and Law Enforcement Agencies where the communications happen to be extremely critical and of utmost importance. The company is founded by Mr. Kanak Kawadiwale. Their product has been awarded by various ministries Like Defence, MeitY, Telecommunications, HRD, etc. for its major focus on secure communications. The platform has been funded by IIT-Bombay, COEP Pune and KIIT Orissa under various government grants and product development funds. They were a part of the top 45 security startups under the National Innovation Contest, organized by the Ministry of Education and top 100 startups under the Ministry of Telecommunications, at the 5G hackathon.