IBM to set up quantum computer in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh just gave IBM the go-ahead to install a powerful quantum computer in Amaravati, aiming to kickstart a "Quantum Valley" in Amaravati, with the Amaravati Quantum Computing Centre as a central hub.
This move, approved on Monday (September 1, 2025), is part of the state's bigger plan to put itself on the global map for quantum technology and research.
The deal in a nutshell
IBM will bring in a 133-qubit quantum computer at no upfront cost, as long as the state provides a 2,000 sq ft facility with stable power and top-notch cooling.
Local colleges and government bodies get 365 free computing hours each year, while IBM pays rent at the state government's standard rate for its space.
The hope? To spark innovation and collaboration among students, startups, and researchers right in Andhra Pradesh.