Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is making a bet on the future, shifting the state’s focus from traditional IT to the cutting edge of quantum computing. He recently grabbed headlines with a massive ₹100 crore reward for any person from Andhra Pradesh who wins a Nobel Prize in the field, but the announcement is more than just a headline-grabber; it’s the centrepiece of a comprehensive new policy designed to turn Amaravati into a global "Quantum Valley."
The newly-promulgated AP Quantum Computing Policy 2025-30 has recognised that deep-tech startups are usually capital-intensive and require a long gestation period. In this regard, the state government is providing multi-tier support to startups. To begin with, it proposes initial grants of up to ₹30 lakh and seed funding of ₹1 crore to help ground ideas into a working prototype. Companies ready to scale up will receive go-to-market support of up to ₹5 crore from the government. This is in an effort to make local technology companies play on a global playground.
Beyond direct cash infusions, the policy addresses the day-to-day hurdles of running a high-tech startup. Companies can claim a 100 per cent rental subsidy for their first 20 employees and gain subsidised access to expensive high-performance computing infrastructure. To protect intellectual property, the state will also reimburse 75 pc of patent filing costs, ensuring that local innovations are legally secured.
Naidu, often called India's "CEO Chief Minister" for his role in the country’s earlier IT boom, is clearly targeting Gen Z with this initiative. This isn’t just about immediate business incentives, though; it’s a long-term play. The state’s strategy follows a three-phase mission through 2030, focusing first on building a talent pipeline by training teachers and students, then developing testing infrastructure, and finally incubating large-scale industry pilots.
While most regional governments are still grappling with traditional manufacturing or services, Andhra Pradesh is attempting to leapfrog into the next era of computing. As Naidu puts it, the goal is to build an ecosystem where talent and research meet industry, allowing global companies to innovate at scale right in Amaravati. By positioning the state as an early adopter of quantum science, the government is looking to secure national competitiveness and a leading spot in the global tech landscape for decades to come.
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