IBM, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and the government of Andhra Pradesh announced plans to build India’s largest quantum computer, set to be housed in a newly established Quantum Valley Tech Park in Amaravati.
The facility will house an IBM Quantum System Two equipped with a 156-qubit Heron processor, marking a significant advancement in the country’s quantum computing capabilities.
The initiative will be based in Andhra Pradesh and forms part of India’s National Quantum Mission, along with industry-academic collaboration. It will focus on developing quantum algorithms and applications for real-world challenges.
“India’s National Quantum Mission is to make India a global hub in the quantum industry,” said CM Chandrababu Naidu. “Andhra Pradesh is set to lead the global quantum revolution, becoming the first state in the world to envision a dedicated Quantum Valley as the foundation of its future economy.”
The new tech park will facilitate the development of quantum algorithms and applications, with TCS and IBM partnering to accelerate innovation across various sectors. IBM’s involvement is expected to include not only in deployment of hardware but also providing access to its quantum systems via the cloud, allowing Indian developers, scientists, and academic institutions to conduct applied research.
Jay Gambetta, VP of IBM Quantum, said, “Our collaboration with TCS will help attract the country’s thriving ecosystem of developers, scientists, and industry experts to develop algorithms and applications.”
TCS will lead efforts to apply quantum computing across multiple industries, including life sciences, materials science, energy, cryptography, and sustainable manufacturing.
“Hybrid architectures are the key to overcoming intractable computing challenges,” said Harrick Vin, CTO at TCS. He further added that the company’s strategy involves creating a software layer that integrates CPUs, GPUs, and quantum systems.
The partnership is framed as a foundational step in addressing complex national and global problems through quantum computing. Once operational, the Quantum Valley Tech Park will serve as a focal point for advanced research like quantum advantage and talent development in the quantum domain. It is expected to attract global investment, create high-end jobs, and enable practical breakthroughs that remain out of reach for classical computing.
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