Post by Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

From Indian Institute of Technology, Madras to the global stage in France, Quanfluence is advancing India’s ambitions in quantum computing through cutting-edge photonic technologies. Selected to represent India at Bharat Innovates 2026, an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, being held in Nice, France, Quanfluence is among a select group of deep-tech startups showcasing breakthrough innovations to global investors, industry leaders, and research partners. Founded by Mr Sujoy Chakravarty, Co-Founder and CEO; Mr Ravi Mehta, Co-Founder and COO; Mr Biman Chattopadhyay, Co-Founder and CTO; Ms Aditi Vaidya, Co-Founder; Prof Anil Prabhakar, IIT Madras, Co-Founder; and Prof. Sandeep Goyal, Co-Founder, IISER Mohali, and incubated at the IITM Incubation Centre, Quanfluence is building a scalable photonic quantum computing platform designed to deliver practical quantum advantage. The company is developing a full-stack quantum ecosystem, including photonic quantum computers, coherent Ising machines, single-photon detectors, homodyne detectors, and quantum random number generators (QRNGs). By leveraging photons for computation and communication, Quanfluence aims to create scalable, energy-efficient quantum systems with global impact. As Quanfluence heads to Bharat Innovates 2026, it exemplifies how IIT Madras-led innovation is shaping the future of quantum technologies and positioning India at the forefront of the global quantum revolution. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA #BharatInnovates2026 #IITMadras #Quanfluence #QuantumComputing