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.
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.