ENA Sectors 2025-05-14 16:32:56 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, May 14 (KNN)</strong> The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)&mdash;the premier telecom R&amp;D institution under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)&mdash;has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Synergy Quantum India Private Limited, a cutting-edge deep-tech company specialising in quantum technologies. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">As part of efforts to strengthen Indias quantum-secure communication capabilities, the MoU envisions joint development of drone-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">These systems will utilise the decoy-based BB84 protocol with polarisation encoding and aim to achieve Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 or higher. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Under the agreement, both organisations will focus on developing quantum communications technologies specifically optimised for drone-based deployment. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The partnership extends beyond technical development to include collaborative research proposals for national and international grants, as well as knowledge dissemination through scholarly publications and white papers. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Additionally, representatives from both C-DOT and Synergy Quantum will participate in expert talks, short courses, and organise symposia on relevant research themes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"> 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, Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO, C-DOT stated. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Jay Oberoi, Founder and CEO, Synergy Quantum India, expressed optimism about the collaboration, stating that this partnership has the potential to position India as a global leader in drone-based quantum secure communications. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This strategic partnership is expected to establish the foundation for quantum-safe telecom infrastructure that could revolutionise secure data transmission across various critical applications including defense, emergency response, critical infrastructure protection, and secure government communications.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 42077 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/c-dot-synergy-quantum-partner-to-develop-drone-based-quantum-communication-systems 2025-05-14 16:32:56 knnindia.co.in