Amaravati to Build and Export Quantum Computers in Two Years

N. Chandrababu Naidu declares India will join global quantum computing club by January 2026—$1 billion Quantum Valley to house 156-qubit IBM system and create 100,000 jobs.

Andhra Pradesh is staking its claim as India’s quantum computing capital. Andhra Pradesh’s capital city Amaravati is all set to lead India’s future technology dreams, as the upcoming Quantum Valley will not just manufacture India’s first quantum computers but also start exporting them within two years, said state Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on September 22, 2025.

The ambitious declaration—made at the 28th National Conference on eGovernance in Visakhapatnam—positions Amaravati alongside Boston, Munich, and six other global quantum hubs while promising to transform India from quantum importer to exporter by 2027.

Quantum Valley: India’s Silicon Valley for Quantum Tech

The state’s ambitious Quantum Valley project — developed by IBM, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and Larsen & Toubro — is likely to be launched by January 2026, Naidu said. The Valley is planned on the lines of similar hubs in Boston, Munich, and eight other select cities across the world.

IBM Quantum System Two: India’s Largest Quantum Computer

IBM and Andhra Pradesh Government have entered into discussions that aim for the tech park to be anchored by an IBM Quantum System Two installation, with a 156-qubit Heron quantum processor, which would be the largest quantum computer in India. The 156-qubit Heron represents IBM’s next-generation tunable-coupler quantum processor—a massive leap over typical research systems with 20-50 qubits.

The IBM Quantum System Two features:

• 156-qubit Heron processor (IBM’s most advanced commercially available quantum chip)
• Modular architecture allowing upgrades to 1,000+ qubits by 2029
• Cloud connectivity enabling remote access from anywhere in India
• Industry-grade stability suitable for production workloads, not just research

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is also partnering with IBM to support the development of algorithms and applications that will help the Indian industry and academia solve some of the nation’s most challenging problems. This collaboration ensures the quantum hardware translates into practical applications across pharmaceuticals, finance, logistics, and AI, according to quantum computing applications.

The Two-Year Export Vision: Ambitious or Achievable?

The Chief Minister highlighted that Andhra Pradesh is creating a mechanism for building quantum computers. “In two years, India will not only meet domestic competition but also emerge as an exporter,” he stated. This timeline—manufacturing and exporting quantum computers by 2027—represents one of the boldest technology declarations by any Indian state government.

What “manufacturing” means in quantum context:

• Component fabrication: Superconducting qubits, cryogenic systems, control electronics
• System integration: Assembling quantum processors with dilution refrigerators and classical control systems
• Testing and calibration: Validating qubit coherence times, gate fidelities, error rates
• Application development: Industry-specific quantum algorithms and software stacks

The export claim hinges on India developing indigenous quantum component manufacturing—currently dominated by US (IBM, Rigetti), Canada (D-Wave), and European firms. Andhra Pradesh government announced India’s first quantum reference facility at Amaravati Quantum Valley with an outlay of ₹40 crore to support domestic quantum computer manufacturing. The facility will provide testing, benchmarking, and characterization of quantum components, reducing reliance on imports.

₹3,000 Crore Investments: Nearly 30 Deals Signed

Andhra Pradesh Quantum Valley in Amaravati is making significant strides by securing investments close to Rs 3,000 crore through nearly 30 deals, according to officials. This influx underscores increasing trust in the state’s technologically driven initiatives. The investment portfolio spans:

• Quantum computing hardware (IBM’s ₹1,200+ crore commitment)
• Cryogenic components (Amber Enterprises’ ₹200 crore facility for dilution refrigerators)
• Digital infrastructure (data centers, high-speed networking)
• Quantum software and algorithms (TCS, LTIMindtree quantum centers of excellence)

Officials are acquiring an additional 200 acres in Amaravati to support the emerging quantum hardware sector. Expansion plans are ambitious, with plans to install IBM quantum computers by 2026 and train 5,000 students annually in quantum tech.

Job Creation: 100,000 High-Skilled Positions

The project, backed by the Indian Department of Science & Technology, will house a 156-qubit IBM Quantum Computer – the first of its kind in South Asia – and aims to create over 100,000 jobs. These aren’t call center roles—they’re quantum engineers, algorithm developers, cryogenic technicians, and research scientists commanding ₹15-50 lakh annual salaries.

The Valley will come up on a 50-acre plot in the capital city, which can accommodate around 90,000 professionals. The job categories include:

• Quantum algorithm developers (applying quantum computing to drug discovery, financial modeling)
• Hardware engineers (designing superconducting circuits, quantum error correction systems)
• Software developers (building quantum SDKs, simulation platforms)
• Data scientists (hybrid classical-quantum machine learning pipelines)
• Support staff (facilities management, operations, cybersecurity)

For context on India’s quantum workforce development, see TechnoSports’ quantum career guide.

National Quantum Mission Alignment

The Andhra Pradesh State Quantum Mission is designed to be in line with India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM) while establishing Andhra Pradesh as a pioneer in quantum research and applications. India’s National Quantum Mission—launched in 2023 with ₹6,000 crore over 8 years—aims to develop quantum computers, secure communications, sensors, and materials.

Amaravati’s Quantum Valley serves as the commercial anchor for NQM, translating government research funding into market-ready products. The phased rollout:

Phase I (2025-2027): This phase will prioritise infrastructure development, including the establishment of the Quantum Valley on a 50-acre campus in Amaravati. It will also focus on education, research and pilot programmes to build a strong foundation for quantum innovation. Partnerships with academic institutions like the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and industry giants such as IBM, TCS, and L&T will drive this phase.

Phase II (2027-2030): The second phase will aim to propel Andhra Pradesh to global leadership in quantum technology, with a thrust on commercialisation, export capabilities, and large-scale adoption across industries.

QChipIN: India’s Open Quantum Testbed

According to available information, QChipIN, India’s largest open quantum testbed, will soon be set up to integrate quantum computers, quantum key distribution fibre links, and deployable sensor platforms to support pilot projects across sectors. The testbed enables:

• Academic research access (universities testing quantum algorithms without owning hardware)
• Startup experimentation (quantum software companies validating products)
• Industry pilots (pharma, finance, logistics companies exploring quantum advantage)
• Government projects (defense, cybersecurity applications)

Targets include testing over 1,000 quantum algorithms annually by 2028 and achieving 1,000 effective qubits of total quantum capacity by 2029—positioning India among the top 5 quantum nations globally.

Global Quantum Race: Where India Stands

Currently, only 6-7 countries possess indigenous quantum computing capabilities:

• United States (IBM, Google, Rigetti, IonQ)
• China (University of Science and Technology, Alibaba)
• Canada (D-Wave, Xanadu)
• Germany (IQM, Planqc)
• Japan (Fujitsu, RIKEN)
• United Kingdom (Oxford Quantum Circuits)

Naidu said the Quantum Valley initiative is being developed with support from the Government of India in collaboration with IBM, TCS, and L&T. “With accelerated efforts, by January we (India) are going to join global quantum computing club,” he said, adding that only six to seven countries have quantum computing capabilities now.

India joining this elite club by January 2026—and exporting quantum computers by 2027—would represent the fastest quantum industrialization in history. China took 10+ years to build domestic quantum capabilities; India aims to do it in 2-3 years through aggressive public-private partnerships.

Challenges Ahead: Can India Deliver?

While the vision is inspiring, several hurdles loom:

1. Component Supply Chains: Dilution refrigerators (cooling systems reaching near-absolute zero), superconducting materials, and precision control electronics require supply chains India doesn’t currently possess.

2. Talent Shortage: India has ~500-1,000 quantum computing specialists. Scaling to 100,000 jobs by 2026 demands unprecedented university curriculum overhauls and corporate training programs.

3. Export Market Competition: Who will buy Indian-made quantum computers when IBM, Google, and Chinese manufacturers offer established products with proven track records?

4. Technology Transfer: IBM providing hardware doesn’t automatically transfer manufacturing know-how. India must indigenize chip fabrication, cryogenics, and quantum control systems—technologies IBM guards closely.

Despite challenges, Amaravati’s quantum bet aligns with India’s broader “Atmanirbhar Bharat” (self-reliant India) push in semiconductors, AI, and advanced manufacturing. Success would catapult India into the top tier of quantum nations; failure wouldn’t be catastrophic given the global quantum industry remains pre-commercial.

Also Read: India’s National Quantum Mission Explained | Quantum Computing Career Guide