Telangana plans Quantum Computing Centre of Excellence in Hyderabad by December

Hyderabad, Nov 9 (TNT) : Telangana government is planning to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Quantum Computing in Hyderabad, possibly by December, to promote research, innovation and development of advanced technology products, IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu said on Monday.
Addressing after inaugurating the Global Capability Centre (GCC) of US-based SplashBI in Hyderabad, the Minister said the proposed centre would provide facilities for innovators and startups to develop and incubate niche products by combining Artificial Intelligence (AI) and quantum computing.
“Hyderabad should become the capital for every emerging technology,” he said, adding that the city had already established a strong presence in data analytics, cybersecurity and other advanced technology sectors.
Observing that the combination of AI and quantum computing could take products and solutions to the next level, he said the government wanted to create an ecosystem where innovators could access advanced computing facilities and translate their ideas into marketable products.
The Minister said Hyderabad had developed a strong technology ecosystem over the past three decades, beginning with the establishment of its first Software Technology Park in 1995. The foundation laid during the early years of the IT revolution had helped the city emerge as a global information technology hub.
Emphasising the growing importance of AI, he said the technology must be integrated into governance, education and industrial operations to improve productivity, reduce costs and ensure faster delivery of public services.
The government had been focusing on reskilling and upskilling the workforce to prepare employees for emerging technologies, particularly as AI was transforming conventional coding practices through low-code and no-code platforms, he said.
Stating that industries which failed to adopt AI risked becoming redundant, he said the government was also integrating AI into its administrative systems to improve efficiency and public service delivery.
Sridhar Babu said around three to four lakh people were employed in Global Capability Centres (GCCs) across Telangana, reflecting the state’s growing importance as a global technology and innovation destination.
He said the government would extend the necessary infrastructure, coordination and support to technology companies investing in the state and expressed confidence in Hyderabad’s talent pool.
Referring to SplashBI’s expansion, the Minister said the company had recognised Hyderabad’s skilled workforce and technology ecosystem and expressed confidence that its operations would grow further.
He urged companies to move beyond the traditional concept of Global Capability Centres and transform them into Global Value Centres by developing innovative products and creating greater value for the global market.
The Minister said Hyderabad’s technology growth was built on the vision and initiatives taken by successive governments over the past three decades and that the state was now positioning itself to embrace the next generation of technologies.
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