Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will dedicate India’s first indigenously built, open-access quantum computers, Amaravati 1S and 1Q, to the nation on April 14, in a significant push towards building a sovereign quantum hardware ecosystem.
The inauguration, scheduled on World Quantum Day, will be preceded by demonstrations and technical sessions beginning April 10. Officials said the initiative marks a key milestone in India’s transition from reliance on global quantum systems to developing domestic capabilities.
“This marks a significant step toward building a sovereign quantum hardware ecosystem, as Naidu will dedicate India’s first indigenously built, open-access quantum computers, Amaravati 1S and 1Q, to the nation on April 14,” Chief Minister’s Secretary P S Pradyumna said.
The systems have been developed under the Amaravati Quantum Reference Facilities (AQRF) and reportedly contain over 80 per cent indigenous components. They will serve as the country’s first quantum hardware testbeds for validation, certification and research, addressing a long-standing gap in India’s quantum infrastructure.
Unlike imported quantum systems that function as closed “black boxes”, the Amaravati platforms are designed for open access, allowing students, researchers and startups to directly study and experiment with the technology, thereby democratising access to quantum computing.
Anchored under Amaravati Quantum Valley, the initiative aims to position Andhra Pradesh as a global hub for quantum hardware, with potential applications across defence, healthcare, cryogenics and semiconductor manufacturing.
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Officials highlighted that quantum systems operate at temperatures close to minus 273 degrees Celsius, requiring specialised testing of components such as cables, amplifiers and control systems under extreme conditions. Until now, India lacked facilities to carry out such validation.
AQRF has established two such facilities at SRM University and Medha Towers, developed by startups Qubit Force and Qubit Tech. Assembly of the systems began after their arrival in Amaravati on March 30.
Pradyumna said the initiative traces back to April 2025 and has since been supported through collaborations with IBM and Tata Consultancy Services, alongside academic and research institutions including the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, IISc and DRDO.
He added that the programme rests on four pillars, hardware, software and algorithms, skilling, and research, with a focus on reducing overdependence on software by strengthening hardware capabilities.
The state has also launched large-scale skilling efforts, with around 60,000 individuals trained so far and plans to skill 45 lakh people over five years, as part of a broader push to prepare the workforce for emerging quantum technologies.
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