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National Conference on Quantum Biotechnology 2026

September 4 , 2026 12 hrs 0 min 17 0

The National Conference on Quantum Biotechnology 2026 was held at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay to promote quantum technology applications in life sciences and healthcare.
It focused on applications in diagnostics, biomedical imaging, drug discovery, precision medicine, and biosensing.
QMet Tech Foundation at IIT Bombay is the thematic hub for Quantum Sensing and Metrology under the National Quantum Mission (NQM), supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
Key discussions included quantum biology, quantum biosensors, and the transition of biosensing technologies from laboratories to industry.