The Andhra Pradesh government has approved a proposal from IBM to install a 133-qubit, 5K-gate quantum computer at the Amaravati Quantum Computing Centre (AQCC). This decision was formally endorsed by the State Quantum Mission, chaired by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, during its August 20 meeting. The quantum computer will be installed in a 2,000 sq ft facility as part of a four-year agreement.
IBM will provide the computer at no capital cost to the government, with the state furnishing the facility and covering power and cooling expenses. The AQCC board secured 365 hours of free annual computing time for state academic and government institutions, which is an increase from IBM’s initial offer. A rental charge of ₹30 per sq ft was fixed for the facility.
The AQCC was established to institutionalize a “Quantum Valley” in Amaravati, for which 50 acres were allotted to serve as a hub for quantum research and deep technology applications. The initiative aims to foster an ecosystem that benefits universities, research institutions, startups, and industries. Reports also indicate the AQCC has a goal to install an IBM Quantum System Two and test 100 quantum algorithms by January 1, 2026. In a separate initiative, the government also approved the installation of a quantum computer from the startup QpiAI at WIT University, demonstrating a multi-faceted approach to quantum infrastructure.
This project aligns with the national strategic vision of promoting a quantum ecosystem in India. It is intended to position Amaravati as a hub for quantum research, with a goal of producing “100 use cases” by August 15, 2026. The collaboration is designed to boost local capabilities in quantum-AI and generate employment opportunities in the state.
Read more about this initiative in The South First here, The Hindu BusinessLine here, and ETtech here. You can also find additional information in the Deccan Chronicle here and Deccan Herald here.
September 3, 2025
