Amaravati Quantum Valley,India’s New Deep-Tech Era Begins
Today marks a historic milestone for India as the Amaravati Quantum Valley is officially dedicated to the nation. This ambitious project, spearheaded by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and IT Minister Nara Lokesh, aims to transform Andhra Pradesh into a global powerhouse for deep-tech innovation.
The inauguration of the Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV) today signals a massive leap for the state’s technological landscape. Developed in partnership with global giants like IBM, TCS, and L&T, the 50-acre facility is designed to rival the world’s most advanced tech hubs. It serves as a central pillar of the National Quantum Mission, aiming to solve complex problems that traditional supercomputers cannot handle.
At the heart of this valley lies South Asia’s most powerful quantum computer, the IBM Quantum System Two. Boasting 156 qubits, this machine will provide researchers and startups with unprecedented computing power. Minister Nara Lokesh highlighted that this infrastructure would foster an ecosystem for sectors like healthcare, defense, and space-tech, where high-speed simulations are vital.
The government has also introduced a comprehensive Quantum Policy to support this vision. It includes seed funding of up to ₹1 crore for startups and a unique ₹100 crore reward for any Andhraite who wins a Nobel Prize in Quantum Computing. This move is specifically designed to inspire “Gen Z” talent and position the state as a destination for the world’s brightest minds.
Beyond research, the project is a major economic engine, expected to create over one lakh high-end jobs by 2030. The Amaravati Quantum Academy has already begun training specialists to ensure a ready workforce. With international collaborations from Purdue and Tokyo Universities, Amaravati is now firmly on the global map as the “Quantum Capital of India.”
The Quantum Valley is not just a laboratory; it is a vision of sustainable growth. The entire park operates on renewable energy, featuring green building norms and AI-driven smart utilities. As the state targets 100 industrial use cases by the end of 2026, today’s inauguration marks the start of a “Golden Era” for Andhra Pradesh’s knowledge economy.
