Naidu’s quantum vision takes off in Amaravati
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Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s vision to transform Amaravati into a global quantum technology capital is set to take a major leap with the launch of India’s first indigenous quantum computing testing facility on April 14, coinciding with World Quantum Day.
The facility will be inaugurated at SRM University, alongside a virtual launch of a parallel centre at Medha Towers. This marks a significant milestone in establishing the Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV) as a global quantum hub.
The Chief Minister will witness a live demonstration, including the initiation of the Amaravati 1Q system with its cooling process triggered remotely, while the Amaravati 1S system will operate as an open-access platform for attendees.
With the launch of the Amaravati Quantum Reference Facility (AQRF), India takes a step toward sovereign quantum infrastructure, adding indigenous hard-ware capabilities to AQV’s ecosystem spanning cloud computing, skilling, and innovation.
Amaravati is expected to emerge as the anchor of a national quantum hardware network, enabling the design, testing, certification, and manufacturing of quantum systems. The initiative also supports advancements in cryogenics, precision electronics, and quantum-grade fabrication, with applications across defence, healthcare, and semiconductors.
Under the National Quantum Mission, AQV will host an IBM 133-qubit quantum computer and has already secured over 80 industry and academic partnerships, aiming to rank among the world’s top five quantum hubs.
Under the National Quantum Mission, AQV will host an IBM 133-qubit quantum computer and has already secured over 80 industry and academic partnerships, aiming to rank among the world’s top five quantum hubs.
Naidu first unveiled this vision in 2025, emphasizing quantum applications in governance, medicine, aerospace, and education, with a goal to build a fully integrated quantum ecosystem in Amaravati.
