Quantum Valley design finalised, construction of main building to be completed in 120 days

Andhra Pradesh Government, which aims to position the State as the leader in quantum computing, has finalised the design for construction of the main building of Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV) in a record 120 days.

The iconic valley is proposed to be made as the centerpiece for ultra modern design and innovation to enable Amaravati achieve an USP like the Silicon Valley of the United States.

The government at the highest level has decided to take up construction using 3D printing technology, plastic and titanium material. Sources said efforts are on to invite Prime Narendra Modi for laying the foundation stone for the project.

In the Amaravati Quantum Valley Declaration finalised at the conclave of global tech leaders last month, the Andhra Pradesh Government announced its aim to attract at least USD500 million in investments by January 1, 2027 and USD1 billion by January 1, 2029 with thrust on quantum computing, chips and communications.

Aligned with National Quantum Mission, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on several occasions expressed the resolve to make the prestigious project operational on January 1, 2026.

Initially, it will have 40,000 sft, which will be increased to 9 million sft once all phases of construction is over.

Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) has already allotted 50 acres for the mega project. Efforts are on to rope in Microsoft to set up a facility after entering into an MoU with IBM, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to make the project truly global.

The valley will be the home to IBM's Quantum System Two, a machine with 156 qubits. The computer room will have highly reliable acoustics with multiple layers of insulation a temperature regulation near absolute zero. The focus of the project will be to have green-powered infrastructure.

The space at the valley after development will be allotted to tech companies, startups, R&D institutes as well as hardware firms so such as to have a comprehensive ecosystem by establishing QChipIN, the country's largest open quantum testbed. It will also have multiple QKD fibre links and sensor platforms to support pilot projects in healthtech, Fintech, defence, insurance, logistics and space sectors.

QChipIN is expected to ensure end-to-end access to quantum hardware, algorithm and required tools as part of a robust support system for the academics, researchers and tech firms.