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Andhra Pradesh to launch India's first open-access quantum computer ... Andhra Pradesh is set to unveil India’s first open-access quantum computer test beds that will allow researchers, startups and institutions to try out their systems and software on the platforms. The two state-of-the-art quantum computer test beds that have been developed are housed in the state’s ambitious Amaravati Quantum Valley project. These mini quantum systems have been made entirely with locally developed components. “This is a truly Make in India initiative which is accessible to all,” Andhra Pradesh State Quantum Mission director CV Sridhar told ET. Unlike any other quantum computing facility in the world, these systems — the 1Q test bed at Medha Towers and the 1S test bed at SRM University, Amaravati — will be open to all. Andhra Pradesh has asked other state governments and institutions to provide problem statements that will be converted into quantum circuits that can be loaded and run on the quantum computers to develop algorithms. Live Events “At present we are telling the states to provide us with problems that they are using artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle,” said Sridhar. For instance, …

Quantum Breakthrough in India: How IBM's Amaravati Quantum Valley ... Home»News»Government»Quantum Breakthrough in India: How IBM’s Amaravati Quantum Valley Project Positions India Among Global Quantum Leaders Amaravati: — India’s quantum computing landscape is set for a major transformation as global tech leader IBM collaborates with theAndhra Pradesh governmentand Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to pioneer the country’s first full-scale quantum computing facility at Amaravati’s Quantum Valley Tech Park. This strategic initiative marks a significant step in India’s technological advancement and global competitiveness, aligning with the government’sNational Quantum Mission— a long-term effort aimed at building leadership in quantum technologies by 2030. The Quantum Valley Tech Park is envisioned as a dedicated hub for quantum innovation, research, real-world applications, and workforce development. Construction has begun in Amaravati, the emerging capital city of Andhra Pradesh, and will host India’s firstIBM Quantum System Two— a world-class quantum computer designed to enable breakthroughs in computing power beyond traditional systems. Read also:Inside Amaravati Quantum Vall…

Andhra Pradesh govt to launch Amaravati quantum and AI innovation centre Synopsis Andhra Pradesh is launching the Amaravati quantum and AI innovation Centre with IBM. This initiative aims to create India's largest quantum problem-solving force. The centre will connect industry challenges with academic talent and global technology expertise. It will accelerate practical quantum computing applications. This effort involves 380 Quantum Innovation Cells across engineering colleges. The Amaravati Quantum & AI Innovation Center (AQAIC), a flagship initiative of the Andhra Pradesh government in association with IBM , will be launched on Thursday. The launching of AQAIC will serve as the foundation of "India's largest organised quantum problem-solving force," said an official press release. "AQAIC, a flagship initiative of Amaravati Quantum Valley, Government of Andhra Pradesh, in association with IBM, will be launched on June 18, marking a significant milestone in the state's efforts to build a world-class quantum innovation ecosystem ," it said late on Wednesday. AQAIC was conceived as a platform to bridge industry challenges with academic talent and global technology expertise. The ini…

Amaravati Quantum Valley Reaches 4 Kelvin Milestone, Boosting India's ... AQV on Friday announced that its indigenous Dilution Refrigerator successfully reached four Kelvin (-269°C) at the Quantum Reference Facility in Medha Towers here This exercise marks a milestone in India's efforts to develop a domestic quantum technology ecosystem. The breakthrough advances India's quantum technology aspirations while supporting Andhra Pradesh's efforts to position Amaravati as a centre for advanced technologies. "The achievement of four Kelvin represents the first major technical milestone from this initiative and demonstrates India's growing capabilities in cryogenic engineering," a press release said. The journey towards the milestone began in September 2025, when scientists, researchers, startup founders and industry leaders met Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. During the meeting, they presented an assessment indicating that nearly 85 per cent of the components required for quantum computing infrastructure could potentially be developed within India. Following the assessment, Naidu and IT Minister Nara Lokesh called for the creation of a 'domestic quantum hardware ecosystem' und…

Amaravati to get quantum and AI innovation centre with IBM on June 18 The State government said the Amaravati centre would link 380 quantum innovation cells and over 3,000 students and professors across engineering colleges

Andhra aims for a 'Quantum' Leap - Business India For those who have observed him over a long period, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister’s nearly half-hour speech at the SRM University Amaravati auditorium on 14 April (while inaugurating a quantum computing reference centre) may have offered a glimpse of vintage Chandrababu Naidu. Addressing a gathering comprising leading figures from the technology and academic spheres, his speech remained firmly focused on his broader economic agenda. The man who had emerged as India’s most progressive chief ministerial face (before others arrived on the scene) in the post-reform era was credited with giving a new identity to Hyderabad (then the capital of undivided Andhra Pradesh), placing it on the global IT map with the nomenclature ‘Cyberabad’. Nearly two and a half decades after that success, he is now promising to pursue a much larger agenda, having once again assumed the reins of governance (his party is also a crucial ally of the NDA government at the Centre). Andhra Pradesh and Naidu’s economic agenda have once again drawn attention after Google recently committed a staggering $15 billion investment to set up a very large-scale data centre …

India's Quantum Hardware Dream Advances As Amaravati Facility Achieves ... News Brief Arun Dhital Jun 19, 2026 | Updated 03:23 PM GMT+5:30 Save & read from anywhere! Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or theSwarajya app. Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV) has reached a temperature of 4 Kelvin, equivalent to minus 269 degrees Celsius, using a domestically built dilution refrigerator at the Quantum Reference Facility housed in Medha Towers, Amaravati,Business Standardreported. The achievement is among the coldest temperatures recorded at any research facility in India and marks a significant advance in the country's effort to develop quantum computing hardware independently. The groundwork for this milestone was laid in September 2025, when scientists, researchers, startups and industry leaders met Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and presented findings suggesting that nearly 85 per cent of the components needed for quantum computing infrastructure could potentially be developed within India. IT Minister Nara Lokesh subsequently articulated a vision of "Made in Amaravati for the World" and called for building a complete indigenous quantum hardware ec…

Andhra Pradesh: AQAIC to be launched today with IBM support VIJAYAWADA: The Amaravati Quantum & AI Innovation Center (AQAIC), a flagship initiative of Amaravati Quantum Valley, State government, along with IBM, will be launched on June 18, marking a significant milestone in the State’s efforts to build a world-class quantum innovation ecosystem. Conceived as a platform to bridge industry challenges with academic talent and global technology expertise, AQAIC will serve as the foundation of India’s largest organised quantum force. The initiative is designed to accelerate the development of practical quantum computing applications and algorithms that can address real-world challenges across industry and public services. Its model brings together three key stakeholders: industry, academia, and technology experts. Industry partners will contribute high-value problem statements requiring advanced computational solutions, while professors and students will work on developing quantum algorithms and use cases to solve them. IBM will provide technical guidance, access to its quantum ecosystem, including Qiskit, certification pathways, and expert mentorship to aid research, and innovation. …