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Andhra Pradesh aims to become India’s Quantum Capital, with Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu leading initiatives to promote quantum computing and deep tech ecosystems.
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The state is collaborating with international experts, IITs, and research institutes to set up a Quantum Technology Center of Excellence, positioning Vizag and Tirupati as tech hubs.
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Recent meetings with global quantum experts and signing of strategic MoUs mark Andhra’s serious push to attract investments in quantum infrastructure, talent, and innovation.
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With plans for skill development, startup incubation, and private partnerships, Andhra Pradesh is crafting a futuristic economy driven by quantum research, AI, and advanced technologies.
Andhra Pradesh is mounting an ambitious push to turn its new capital Amaravati into a national hub for quantum technology. In June 2025, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and state officials laid out plans for a “Quantum Valley” ecosystem in Amaravati including a dedicated quantum computing centre, research park and new education programs with full operations targeted by January 1, 2026. Naidu has repeatedly stressed that “quantum computing is the need of the hour” and that Andhra Pradesh must gain a “first-mover advantage” in this field. At a national workshop on June 30, he announced that a quantum computing centre would be operational in Amaravati by early 2026, marking “the beginning of the quantum valley.” The state government has committed roughly ₹4,000 crore over five years to the project, in line with the Centre’s ₹6,000-crore National Quantum Mission. These funds will build infrastructure, labs and pilot programs in Phase I (2025–2027) and support commercialization and exports in Phase II (2027–2030). The Andhra plan is explicitly modeled on its past tech successes Naidu likens this effort to Andhra’s pioneering of Hyderabad’s IT boom in the 1990s and is intended to give Amaravati a “distinct identity akin to Silicon Valley.”
Infrastructure and Investments
The Quantum Valley initiative involves major new infrastructure in Amaravati. A 50-acre Quantum Valley Tech Park is being constructed, with Larsen & Toubro leading the build-out, and is set to be inaugurated on January 1, 2026. This park will house state-of-the-art equipment including IBM’s 156-qubit “Quantum System Two,” described as “India’s most powerful quantum computer.” IBM’s quantum hardware is a centerpiece of the plan. At a May 2025 signing ceremony, the Andhra government signed MoUs with IBM, TCS and L&T to develop the park. In Naidu’s words, this will be “India’s most advanced and first-of- its-kind Quantum Valley Tech Park” anchored by that 156-qubit system. The park’s design emphasizes sustainability (Amaravati is to be a green city powered by renewables) and integration with other tech: it will also include semiconductor R&D, AI research and defense innovation labs. Officials project that the Quantum Valley will create on the order of 100,000 new jobs in R&D and innovation. IT Minister Nara Lokesh said the valley “will generate over 1 lakh jobs” in technology and startups.
Importantly, the Andhra plan also aims to fuse quantum tech with public services. Naidu has declared quantum computing to be “the foundation for next-generation governance and innovation,” noting that it will transform fields from healthcare to agriculture. He envisions Amaravati as a testbed where quantum-enabled solutions are co-developed with government agencies. In this spirit, the state issued the “Amaravati Quantum Declaration” a roadmap for quantum and deep-tech deployment at the June workshop. As Naidu put it, just as Andhra’s Hi-Tech City became a symbol of progress in the 1990s, “this upcoming Quantum Valley in Amaravati must become equally iconic.” Overall, AP’s strategy is to pour significant capital into labs, green data centers, and hybrid systems that connect classical and quantum hardware, positioning the state at the forefront of India’s nationwide quantum push.
Industry and Academic Partnerships
Andhra Pradesh is partnering with leading technology firms and universities to build its quantum ecosystem. IBM, TCS and L&T are the principal collaborators on the project. IBM will provide the quantum hardware and software platform, TCS will help develop quantum algorithms and applications, and L&T is handling construction and engineering. The state’s MoUs explicitly call for these companies to set up labs and co-innovation programs in Amaravati.
On the academic side, AP is tapping both domestic and international expertise. Multiple IITs (including IIT Madras and IIT Tirupati) are engaged, and the state has secured partnerships with Purdue University and the University of Tokyo to collaborate through Amaravati’s Deep Tech Research Park. All state universities will introduce quantum computing courses; Andhra University will launch degree programs in quantum computing as early as 2025–26. The APSCHE has convened expert committees to design a “quantum-AI” curriculum for undergraduates. This includes introducing minors in quantum technologies and AI for engineering and general students, and training hundreds of faculty with DST, TCS and IBM support. The state is also setting up quantum labs at major universities. Innovation hubs are part of the plan: the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub in Amaravati will help nascent quantum startups, and the park’s ecosystem is meant to unify academic institutions, multinational corporations and start- ups in one corridor.
Education and Talent Development
Recognizing that quantum technology requires specialized skills, Andhra Pradesh is rolling out a broad talent initiative. Schools and colleges will see quantum and AI become part of the curriculum: from 2025–26, all school and college curricula will include basic quantum computing and AI modules, reaching around 900,000 students. At the university level, as noted above, new programs and labs are being established. The APSCHE committee plans extensive hands-on training: about 500 university faculty in physics, computer science, electronics and math will be trained through workshops and faculty-development programs.
AP also envisions building a quantum workforce via internships, hackathons and startup bootcamps. The state explicitly mentions enabling start-ups and intellectual-property creation in the valley. For example, boot camps with collaboration from DST, IBM and TCS are planned to spark student projects and prototypes. The Ratan Tata Innovation Hub will incubate deep-tech ventures. State officials note that Telugu-speaking youth have a strong engineering background and good English skills – factors that should help AP attract researchers and engineers. In short, AP is treating workforce development as a pillar of the mission, not an afterthought.
Why Andhra Pradesh?
Andhra Pradesh’s focus on quantum builds on several strategic strengths. The state has a large pool of engineers and scientists from its numerous universities. Having relinquished Hyderabad, AP has been keen to establish a new technology capital Amaravati that can rival other Indian tech hubs. The government emphasizes its demographic advantages: Naidu has noted that an educated, English- speaking population can be a “weapon” in the knowledge economy, allowing AP to become a global hub. The government’s political will and experience also help: Naidu’s track record with building Hyderabad’s IT infrastructure gives confidence that Andhra can mobilize resources quickly. Moreover, by aligning with the central National Quantum Mission, AP expects to attract additional federal support.
Another advantage is Amaravati’s greenfield status. The new capital region can be planned from scratch with data centers powered by renewables, fiber optics and smart utilities already in the blueprint. The state envisions the Quantum Valley as an “AI-driven smart” township, complete with district cooling and electric-vehicle infrastructure. Andhra’s leadership argues that it has both the will (political commitment and funding) and the means (talent base, infrastructure plans) to make Amaravati a quantum hub.
Outlook
Andhra Pradesh’s strategy is a bold bet on the future. With government backing, industry tie-ups and a clear timeline, it has positioned itself at the forefront of India’s fledgling quantum ecosystem. Naidu himself has proclaimed that “no one can stop quantum computing” and that Andhra’s valley will be the “launchpad” for India’s global quantum leadership.
Looking ahead 5–10 years, Andhra’s chances of emerging as India’s quantum leader are strong but not guaranteed. The state has made the right moves securing top talent, cutting-edge hardware and ample funds. The involvement of IBM and TCS means world-class technology and know-how will be on site. If the promised infrastructure and curriculum roll out on schedule, AP could cultivate one of the nation’s largest quantum research communities. However, practical quantum computing remains challenging globally, and success will depend on ongoing breakthroughs and market development. Other regions are also pursuing quantum research, so Andhra must execute flawlessly to stay ahead.
Experts note that the real impact may lie in spin-off innovations. Even outside large-scale quantum computers, developments in quantum encryption, sensing and algorithms could spill over into industries. Andhra Pradesh has emerged as the most enthusiastic Indian state in the quantum space. Whether Amaravati will become a true Silicon Valley of qubits remains to be seen, but with strong government resolve and early partnerships in place, it is a very real contender for India’s quantum capital in the coming decade.
