International Technology Engagement Strategy (ITES)

6. International Technology Engagement Strategy (ITES): Office of Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to GoI released the first edition of International Technology Engagement Strategy (ITES) for Quantum on World Quantum Day 2025 (April 14).

• About International Technology Engagement Strategy (ITES): It a significant step toward articulating India’s outward-facing strategy in Quantum Science, Technology and Innovation (QSTI). Aim is to accelerate discovery, foster innovation, and catalyse adoption across critical sectors.
• About National Quantum Mission (NQM): Mission is efficiently rolled out by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under its Secretary’s leadership.

o Mission covers the complete life cycle of quantum technology – from R&D to product development and market scale-up.

o Hub-and-spoke model implemented at the national scale involves 152 researchers from 43 institutions across 17 states and 2 UTs.

• Highlights of ITES-Q Report: Inaugural edition provides a comprehensive overview of global and national quantum ecosystems.

o Report covers analysis of investments, talent development, institutional strengths, research publications, intellectual property, startups, supply chains, and industrial activity.

o Report aims to facilitate impactful partnerships and strengthen bilateral and multilateral engagements for QSTI via Indian missions abroad.