Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 7 (TNT) : In a landmark boost to India’s deep-tech ambitions, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, laid the foundation stone for Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV), envisaged as India’s first and largest integrated quantum technology ecosystem, here on Saturday.
The foundation ceremony was attended by Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh, who unveiled the foundation plaque, and Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India Ajay Kumar Sood.
Andhra Pradesh IT and Education Minister Nara Lokesh and top leadership from IBM, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Larsen & Toubro, and Indian Institute of Technology Madras were also present.
Addressing the gathering, Naidu asserted that Andhra Pradesh would lead the global quantum race.
“When the world needs quantum solutions, they will look to Amaravati. From here, we will make Quantum for the World,” he declared.
Amaravati Quantum Valley is designed as a one-stop ecosystem where quantum hardware deployment, software development, algorithm optimization, and talent nurturing will coexist within a single integrated campus.
Subject to regulatory approvals, the project plans to host an IBM Quantum System Two, potentially making Amaravati home to India’s most advanced quantum computer currently available.
More than 50 national and global organizations including IBM, TCS, L&T, Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) and Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) are part of the initiative, positioning AQV among the world’s top five emerging quantum hubs.
Several key initiatives were unveiled at the ceremony.
IBM Quantum systems will be made accessible across India through TCS cloud services, enabling researchers, students, and industry professionals to run quantum algorithms with access to 100-plus qubits.
A Quantum Innovation Center led by Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati and IIT Madras will focus on applications ranging from drug discovery and materials science to cryptography and sustainable manufacturing.
In a significant step toward future-ready cybersecurity, QClairvoyance Quantum Labs demonstrated India’s first live post-quantum cryptography solution for government and enterprise use.
Meanwhile, WISER and Vanguard announced a dedicated Quantum Talent Hub in Amaravati, building on a programme that has already trained over 50,000 students, with women accounting for 51 percent.
The AQV logo was unveiled, and winners of a national quantum hackathon were honoured, highlighting the role of young innovators in India’s quantum journey.
On the national significance of the project, Jtendra Singh said Amaravati Quantum Valley aligns closely with India’s ₹6,000-crore National Quantum Mission, calling it a model of cooperative federalism and a key pillar for Viksit Bharat 2047.
Ajay Kumar Sood noted that AQV would act as a national anchor, strengthening India’s capabilities in quantum computing, communications, and sensing.
IBM India Managing Director Sandip Patel said the company looks forward to enabling Indian academia and enterprises with world-class quantum computing access from Amaravati, while TCS Chief Technology Officer Harrick Vin described AQV as a defining milestone in India’s next-generation technology journey.
Demonstrating rapid execution, the state government revealed that 600 plug-and-play seats at Medha Towers IT Park are already operational, with quantum startups and companies commencing work.
Chief Minister Naidu later interacted with these firms, reviewing projects and encouraging faster scale-up.
With plans for advanced quantum infrastructure, over 50 partner organizations, more than one lakh projected high-value jobs by 2030, and a growing talent pipeline, Amaravati Quantum Valley marks the formal beginning of India’s quantum decade signalling that India intends not just to participate, but to lead the global quantum revolution.
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