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Train the Trainer: Inside MAHE’s Hardware-First Bet on Quantum

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) partnered with QuantrolOx to establish a hardware-first quantum computing hub at its VIDYAQAR platform, focusing on workforce training for educators. Faculty member Dr. Chandrakantha Bekal, a mechanical engineer, was selected to lead the initiative, aiming to transition India's quantum education from theory to physical systems over a 3-to-5-year period. The facility includes a dilution refrigerator and allows universities to select their own quantum processors, electronics, and refrigerators. Current efforts prioritize building local troubleshooting skills and operational reliability before developing proprietary hardware.

Key points

• MAHE partnered with QuantrolOx to establish a hardware-first quantum computing hub at its VIDYAQAR platform, focusing on workforce training for educators.
• Faculty member Dr. Chandrakantha Bekal, a mechanical engineer, was selected to lead the initiative, aiming to transition India's quantum education from theory to physical systems over a 3-to-5-year period.

Context

India is shifting from software-heavy education to physical quantum systems, with domestic startups and projects like the upcoming IBM Quantum System Two in Amaravati driving this transition. MAHE's partnership with QuantrolOx aims to build a home-grown workforce capable of operating hardware, addressing the gap between theoretical research and practical application in the quantum sector.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the establishment of the Q-Hub@MAHE facility and Bekal's selection as a trainer. Specific operational metrics, exact training outcomes, or long-term success rates remain unreported. The timeline for full operational status is projected at 3-to-5 years, and the specific number of students trained or the exact number of quantum processors deployed is not specified.

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