IITM CDoT Samgnya Technologies Foundation

What IITM CDoT Samgnya Technologies Foundation does

IITM CDoT Samgnya Technologies Foundation is a Section 8 non-profit company incorporated in 2024 in Tamil Nadu, India, designated as the T-Hub (Technology Hub) under the National Quantum Mission of the Department of Science and Technology (DST). The organization is charged with building India's quantum communication infrastructure and is headquartered at IIT Madras Research Park in Chennai (CIN: U72100TN2024NPL175640). Its mandate spans quantum communication, cryptography, and innovation research with the stated objectives of establishing a national quantum-secure communication network, deploying scalable Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) infrastructure, and enabling India's transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC).

The foundation operates five technical groups covering the full quantum-secure communications stack: QuILA (metro-area QKD and software-defined quantum networking with CV-QKD and MDI-QKD protocols), PIPETA (10 Gbps post-quantum IP encryptors and TLS accelerators compliant with FIPS-203/FIPS-204), TAHQEECAT (trusted-node-free hybrid entanglement-based QKD networks), QuEPRAN (memory-enabled hybrid entanglement repeater systems), and SBQKD (space-ground integrated satellite-based QKD). These are integrated via DARPAN-Q, an indigenous network orchestration layer for field-deployable, interoperable QKD nodes. Supporting programs include Q-GCC, Q-PRAYAS, Q-TVI, and Q-DIAL for startup incubation and industry engagement, plus Fellow, Research Assistant, and Intern programs for talent development.

Commercially, the organization functions as a government mission hub rather than a revenue-generating enterprise. It is funded by DST grants under the National Quantum Mission, with no publicly disclosed revenue, pricing, or commercial customers. Go-to-market is event-driven and community-led, executed through structured tenders and Expressions of Interest to shortlist co-development partners (TAQBIT Lab, NMSWorks Software, Qbit Labs, and Qutess Lab) for the Metro Area Quantum Access Network (MAQAN) pilot, followed by planned metro deployments in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Indore, and Chennai and a subsequent National Backbone. Target segments are national security and defense, financial institutions, academia, and deep-tech quantum startups.

Name

IITM CDoT Samgnya Technologies Foundation

Legal name

IITM CDOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation

Website

https://www.samgnya.in

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IITM CDoT Samgnya Technologies Foundation is India's National Quantum Mission T-Hub, developing indigenous QKD, post-quantum cryptography, and quantum networking infrastructure for government, defense, and financial sector deployment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Quantum Communication Technology R&D

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Educational Support Services (61171), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Quantum Education, Workforce Development & Academic Centers (HDAGAMAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Quantum Education & Certification Programs (HDAGALAA), Quantum Community, Developer Relations & Ecosystem Programs (HDAGALAJ), Quantum Software Engineering & Toolchain Training (HDAGALAF), QCaaS Platforms & Developer Portals (HDAGAIAB)

Keywords

• Quantum communication
• Quantum cryptography
• Quantum key distribution
• Research foundation
• Technology incubation

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Research Funding: Primarily funded through the National Quantum Mission of DST (Department of Science and Technology), Government of India. Operates as a Section 8 company under the mission framework, receiving government grants for quantum technology R&D and deployment.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The foundation develops quantum communication infrastructure and related technologies as part of India's National Quantum Mission of the DST, organized across five technical groups (QuILA, PIPETA, TAHQEECAT, QuEPRAN, SBQKD) and an orchestration layer called DARPAN-Q. It also runs skill-development and ecosystem programs (Q-GCC, Q-PRAYAS, Q-TVI, Q-DIAL) and offers Fellowship, Research Assistant, and Intern positions to build quantum technology talent.

Product overview

IITM CDoT Samgnya Technologies Foundation is an initiative under the National Quantum Mission of DST, focused on building India's quantum communication infrastructure. The organization operates five technical groups: QuILA (Quantum Internet with Local Access) for metro-area quantum networks, PIPETA (Post-Quantum IP Encryptor and TLS Accelerator) for 10 Gbps quantum-safe cryptographic solutions, TAHQEECAT (Hybrid Quantum Secure Communication Networks) for nationwide entanglement-based QKD, QuEPRAN (Quantum Entanglement Photonic Repeater Network) for next-generation quantum encryption, and SBQKD (Satellite-Based Quantum Key Distribution) for space-ground integrated quantum-secure communication. Supporting these core technologies are programs like Q-GCC, Q-PRAYAS, Q-TVI, and Q-DIAL for startup incubation and entrepreneurship, along with talent development programs including Fellowship, Research Assistant, and Intern programs. The organization also develops DARPAN-Q, an indigenous network orchestration layer, to integrate field-deployable QKD nodes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QuILA: Quantum Internet with Local Access - Technical group focused on establishing metro-area quantum access networks for secure quantum communication
• PIPETA
• TAHQEECAT
• QuEPRAN
• SBQKD

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TAQBIT Lab Private LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2025Shortlisted organization for co-development and joint implementation of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technologies under the Metro Area Quantum Access Network (MAQAN) initiative. TAQBIT Lab will work with Samgnya to translate quantum protocols into field-deployable, interoperable QKD nodes that integrate with DARPAN-Q.
• NMSWorks Software Private LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2025Shortlisted organization for co-development of QKD nodes as part of the MAQAN deployment initiative. Will contribute to developing hardware compatible with DPS, COW, or TF protocols, adhering to QuILA and ETSI GS QKD standards.
• Qbit Labs Private LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2025Shortlisted for co-development of QKD technologies under the MAQAN initiative. Part of a strategic roadmap to establish metro-area quantum access networks and the subsequent National Backbone.
• Qutess Lab Private LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2025Shortlisted for co-development of QKD nodes as part of MAQAN pilot validation followed by metro deployments in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Indore, and Chennai.
• Department of Science and Technology (DST)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIITM CDOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation operates as an initiative under the National Quantum Mission of DST, receiving government mandate and funding for developing India's quantum communication infrastructure.
• IIT Madras Research ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe organization's headquarters and primary research facility is located within the IIT Madras Research Park in Chennai, providing access to academic infrastructure and research collaboration opportunities.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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