Mysore Quantum AI (MQA), a not-for-profit foundation and think tank dedicated to advancing Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence within the Mysuru ecosystem, was recently launched in the city.

An initiative by Excelsoft Technologies, the MQA is supported by Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), TiE Mysuru, SJCE-STEP and Young Indians among others.

“The Mysore Quantum AI is focused on creating a strong local ecosystem for practical experimentation, collaborative learning and responsible adoption of Quantum Computing and AI technologies. The initiative aims to bring together students, educators, researchers, engineers, entrepreneurs and industry professionals to learn, collaborate and engage with emerging technologies through workshops, technical sessions, study circles, project sprints, showcases and community-led learning initiatives,” noted a statement here on Monday.

The launch comes at a time when Karnataka is emerging as India’s quantum technology hub. The State’s ₹1,000 crore Karnataka Quantum Mission targets a $20 billion quantum economy by 2035, with significant investments planned in infrastructure, research and talent development.

“The Mysore Quantum AI is positioned to contribute to this wider mission by building quantum awareness and capability at the grassroots level in Mysuru,” the statement said.

Founding member, Mysore Quantum AI and Chief Innovation Officer, Excelsoft Technologies, Adarsh Sundhindra said, “Quantum Computing and artificial intelligence are expected to influence the next generation of computing systems, industrial technologies and advanced research.”

“The idea behind the MQA is to make these emerging technologies more approachable and accessible through practical learning and community participation. A large part of the current conversation around Quantum and AI is still concentrated within niche circles. We want to open this to a wider audience,” he said.

Through workshops, study circles, technical sessions and collaborative learning formats, the initiative aims to help learners, developers, students and professionals engage with these technologies in a more hands-on and application-oriented manner.

As part of its initial activities, the MQA recently conducted a session titled “Save 5 Hours Every Week with AI”, focused on practical AI workflows, prompting techniques and real-world use cases that participants could directly apply within their day-to-day work environments, the statement said.

The session also enabled discussions and collaborative exchanges around how AI can be integrated into professional workflows and practical applications across industries. The platform plans to conduct more such talks and sessions involving external experts, researchers, educators and ecosystem participants working across Quantum Computing, artificial intelligence and advanced technology domains.

The foundation has also commenced regular knowledge-sharing activities through weekly educational content, introductory sessions and discussions focused on Quantum Computing and artificial intelligence. Recent published resources include introductory pieces on the circuit model, quantum gates and the physical nature of qubits.

“In the coming months, the MQA will introduce in-person learning programmes and structured courses designed to provide practical exposure and deeper engagement with emerging technologies,” the statement said.

More information about the MQA is available at www.mysorequantumai.org and those who are interested in joining the community can check the website, the statement added.