C-DOT - Synergy Quantum Sign MoU to Jointly Develop Quantum Key Distribution

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier telecom R&D institution under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Synergy Quantum India Private Limited, a cutting-edge deep-tech company engaged in the field of quantum technologies to jointly develop quantum key distribution technology suited for drone based systems. As part of the collaboration, C-DOT and Synergy Quantum will jointly pursue the development of quantum communications technologies optimized for drone-based deployment.

C-DOT - Synergy Quantum Sign MoU to Jointly Develop Quantum Key Distribution

C-DOT, Synergy Quantum Sign MoU to Jointly Develop Quantum Key Distribution

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier telecom R&D institution under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Synergy Quantum India Private Limited, a cutting-edge deep-tech company engaged in the field of quantum technologies to jointly develop quantum key distribution technology suited for drone based systems.

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As part of the collaboration, C-DOT and Synergy Quantum will jointly pursue the development of quantum communications technologies optimized for drone-based deployment.

The C-DOT and Synergy Quantum 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.

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This partnership is expected to lay the foundation for next-generation quantum-safe telecom infrastructure, revolutionizing secure data transmission for applications in defence, emergency response, critical infrastructure, and secure government communication.

Ceremony of C-DOT and Synergy Quantum Agreement

The C-DOT and Synergy Quantum agreement was signed during a ceremony attended by Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO C-DOT, Dr. Pankaj Dalela and Ms. Shikha Srivastava, Directors of C-DOT along with Jai Oberoi (CEO), Ajay Singh (COO), Dr. Vipin Rathi, and AM G S Bedi from Synergy Quantum and other senior officials of C-DOT.

Aims of C-DOT - Synergy Quantum MoU

The aims of C-DOT - Synergy Quantum MoU to formalize cooperation between C-DOT and Synergy Quantum in the development of Drone-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems, leveraging the decoy-based BB84 protocol with polarization encoding, at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 or above.

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C-DOT and Synergy Quantum partnership align 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.

Static Current Affairs related to C-DOT for upcoming exams

• Formation: 25 August 1984
• Full form of C-DOT: Centre for Development of Telematics
• Headquarters: Delhi
• Ministers responsible: Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Communications; Devusinh Chauhan, Minister of State for Communications
• Executive Director: Dr Rajkumar Upadhyay
• Director: Dr Pankaj Kumar Dalela; Shikha Srivastava