Andhra Pradesh Launches Amaravati Quantum Valley Project
By Siddharth Jindal ·
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on February 7 laid the foundation stone for Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV), positioning the state as a key centre for quantum computing, research, and talent development in India.
The event was attended by Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India Prof Ajay Kumar Sood, IT Minister Nara Lokesh, and senior leadership from IBM India, TCS, L&T, and IIT Madras.
Speaking at the ceremony, Naidu said, “Andhra Pradesh will not follow — we will lead. When the world needs quantum solutions, they will look to Amaravati.”
Amaravati Quantum Valley is planned as an integrated ecosystem bringing together quantum hardware deployment, software development, algorithm research, and workforce training on a single campus.
Subject to regulatory approval from the United States government, the initiative plans to host an IBM Quantum System Two, which would be the most advanced IBM quantum computer available in India.
The project involves more than 50 partners, including IBM, TCS, L&T, CDAC, CDOT, academic institutions, and quantum startups. State officials said the goal is to position AQV among the world’s top five quantum technology hubs.
The Andhra Pradesh government said 600 plug-and-play seats at Medha Towers IT Park are already operational, with quantum startups beginning work. The state estimates the initiative could generate more than one lakh high-value jobs by 2030 and aligns with India’s ₹6,000 crore National Quantum Mission.
At the ceremony, TCS and IBM announced a collaboration to provide cloud-based access to IBM quantum computers across India. Through the TCS cloud platform, researchers and enterprises will be able to run quantum algorithms on systems offering access to over 100 qubits.
IIT Tirupati and IIT Madras announced the Amaravati Quantum Valley Quantum Innovation Centre, which will focus on applications in drug discovery, materials science, supply chain optimisation, cryptography, and manufacturing.
A quantum-safe security demonstration was presented by QClairvoyance Quantum Labs, showcasing post-quantum cryptography solutions for government and enterprise use.
WISER and Vanguard also announced the launch of a Quantum Talent Hub in Amaravati, building on the WISER Quantum Programme, which has trained over 50,000 students, with women accounting for 51% of participants.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Jitendra Singh said, “The Department of Science & Technology stands firmly with Andhra Pradesh. AQV represents the bold, integrated approach India needs to become a global quantum superpower.”
Prof. Sood added, “AQV will serve as a national anchor for quantum technology development.”
IBM India Managing Director Sandip Patel said the company looked forward to expanding access to quantum computing in India, while TCS Chief Technology Officer Harrick Vin said the project would help democratise quantum access through cloud services and industry partnerships.