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This agreement marks a significant milestone for India's domestic quantum ecosystem by funding the indigenous development of a 20 mK dilution refrigerator, a critical cryogenic system required for operating quantum computing platforms. The project directly reduces reliance on imported infrastructure and advances strategic capabilities in advanced cryogenics under the National Quantum Mission. By establishing a precedent for high-value DRDO-industry collaboration, this initiative strengthens the foundational hardware necessary for scaling quantum technologies.
DRDO signs deep tech project pact with Zero mK India to develop refrigerators for quantum applications

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has signed the first high-value deep tech project agreement with Rajasthan-based start-up Zero mK India Private Ltd to collaborate for indigenous development of a…
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