Quantum City in Hesaraghatta: A Leap Forward for Bengaluru's Real Estate and Tech Ecosystem
Karnataka's ambitious Quantum City project near Bengaluru aims to drive a $20 billion quantum economy by 2035, significantly boosting the region's real estate and tech sectors.
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The project is set to be developed in Hesaraghatta, about 25–30 km northwest of Bengaluru and 30 km from Kempegowda International Airport. The government has allocated 6.17 acres of land to serve as the nucleus of this ambitious initiative.
Real estate experts believe that the Quantum City project could spur significant infrastructure growth in northwestern Bengaluru, a region that has historically lagged behind the city’s IT-driven eastern and southern zones. Several projects are already emerging along Hessarghatta Main Road, an area with strong connectivity and proximity to the airport, making it an attractive location for new developments.
Experts predict that initially, buyers may consider plots as investment opportunities or for secondary homes in the area. This trend is already evident with projects like Prestige Northpoint, which is selling at around ₹8,000 per sq. ft., and land in gated plotted communities priced between ₹3,000 and ₹4,000 per sq. ft.
The government's commitment to the project is evident. Science and Technology Minister NS Boseraju wrote on social media, “By sanctioning 6.17 acres of land at Hesaraghatta for the establishment of a Quantum City (QCity), we have laid a strong and lasting foundation to position Karnataka as a global hub for quantum research and innovation.”
The Quantum City will house advanced research labs, innovation centers, start-up incubation units, and high-performance computing facilities. A dedicated Quantum Hardware Park, four innovation zones, and a FabLine for component manufacturing are also planned. This infrastructure will ensure that Bengaluru not only advances in research but also builds domestic capacity for quantum hardware production.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the launch of Karnataka’s first state-level Quantum Technology Roadmap on August 11. The roadmap outlines five key pillars: talent development, research and development excellence, infrastructure creation, industry support, and global partnerships.
The first pillar focuses on talent development, with plans to introduce quantum skilling programs in more than 20 colleges, bring a quantum curriculum to higher secondary schools, and support 150 PhD fellowships annually. The second pillar aims to build 1,000-qubit processors and pilot applications in healthcare, cybersecurity, defense, and agriculture. The third pillar involves bold commitments to build India’s first Quantum Hardware Park and establish large-scale facilities for innovation.
The fourth pillar focuses on industry support, with a Quantum Venture Capital Fund to back over 100 startups, a push for more than 100 patents, and the creation of nearly two lakh jobs, including 10,000 high-skilled roles. Finally, the state is seeking to deepen global partnerships through an international task force and platforms like the India Quantum Conclave.
The Quantum City at Hesaraghatta stands to complement Bengaluru’s established tech ecosystem. Backed by an AI-ready workforce, competitive costs compared to global peers, and progressive policies, Bengaluru is primed to attract global investments. Vimal Nadar, National Director and Head, Research at Colliers India, said, “The envisaged quantum hub can unlock new growth corridors and spur real estate growth in northwestern peripheral areas of the city. With new growth corridors potentially alleviating infrastructure stress and decongesting central and suburban areas of the city, long-term growth opportunities can open up across commercial and residential real estate, especially affordable housing.”
Kiran Kumar, vice president of Hanu Reddy Realty, noted that a number of projects are coming up in this belt, particularly along Hessarghatta Main Road, which is well connected and relatively close to the airport, making it a sought-after location. He added that most buyers today are looking at plots as investment avenues or secondary residences. “We are seeing about 5% annual appreciation in real estate values, and with Quantum City on the horizon, we expect more real estate focus in the area,” he said.
The Quantum City project is poised to transform the real estate and tech landscape of northwestern Bengaluru, opening up new opportunities for investment, development, and innovation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Quantum City project?
Quantum City (Q-City) is a futuristic hub for quantum research, innovation, manufacturing, and education near Bengaluru, developed under the ₹1,000 crore Karnataka Quantum Mission. It aims to drive a $20 billion quantum economy by 2035 and position Karnataka as the Quantum Capital of Asia.
Where is Quantum City located?
Quantum City is being developed at Hesaraghatta, located about 25–30 km northwest of Bengaluru and 30 km from Kempegowda International Airport.
What are the key pillars of the Quantum City project?
The key pillars of the Quantum City project are talent development, research and development excellence, infrastructure creation, industry support, and global partnerships.
How will Quantum City impact the real estate sector in Bengaluru?
The project is expected to boost infrastructure development in northwestern Bengaluru, a region that has historically seen less growth. It will open up new growth corridors and spur real estate growth, particularly in commercial and residential sectors, including affordable housing.
What are the current real estate trends in the Hesaraghatta area?
Several projects are emerging along Hessarghatta Main Road, with plots being considered as investment opportunities or for secondary homes. The area is well connected and close to the airport, making it a sought-after location. Current land prices range from ₹3,000 to ₹4,000 per sq. ft., and there is an annual appreciation of about 5% in real estate values.
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