India’s quantum ambition takes shape in AP with the nation’s largest quantum computer

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), IBM and the Government of Andhra Pradesh have joined forces to develop India’s first Quantum Valley Tech Park. The valley will be anchored by IBM Quantum System Two Installation, equipped with a 156-qubit Heron quantum processor, which is also the largest quantum computer available in India.

Located in Amaravati, the Quantum Valley Tech Park is positioning itself as India’s premier destination for quantum research, application development, and enterprise innovation. The initiative is in direct alignment with the country’s National Quantum Mission, which aims to make India a global hub in quantum science and technology.

In this alliance, IBM will deploy its next-generation quantum system as the technological cornerstone of the park. This system not only represents a leap in computational capability but also serves as a platform to accelerate the development of practical, enterprise-grade quantum applications. Through this partnership, developers, researchers, and industry users across India will be able to access IBM’s quantum systems through the cloud, expanding the reach and utility of quantum computing within the Indian context.

Whereas, TCS, as an industry partner, will spearhead the development of quantum algorithms and software solutions designed to address complex challenges across high-impact sectors. The company’s hybrid computing strategy, a sophisticated orchestration layer that distributes workloads intelligently across classical and quantum architectures, is expected to play a key role in bridging enterprise IT and quantum environments. With capabilities spanning CPUs, GPUs, and quantum processors, TCS is expected to bring quantum applications into real-world deployment in domains such as pharmaceuticals, materials discovery, supply chain optimisation, cryptography, and advanced manufacturing.

The Government of Andhra Pradesh is leading this initiative with the objective of transforming the Quantum Valley into a nucleus of economic and technological advancement. The state’s commitment includes infrastructure investment, policy support, and ecosystem facilitation to attract global investment, top-tier talent, and academic-industry collaborations. The vision is to establish Andhra Pradesh not just as a participant in the quantum journey, but as a first mover that defines how India competes on the global quantum stage.

From a business perspective, the collaboration between IBM, TCS, and the state government demonstrates the increasing convergence of enterprise capability and national policy in building the quantum economy. The partnership provides a pathway for startups, corporates, and academic institutions to engage with quantum systems, test emerging use cases, and develop domain-specific solutions in a secure, cloud-accessible environment.

Once operational, the park will facilitate not only quantum computing but also serve as a platform for applied research, cross-disciplinary innovation, and next-generation talent development. Members of the ecosystem will benefit from access to IBM’s global quantum infrastructure, TCS’s quantum software expertise, and the policy-driven enablement of a progressive state government.

With construction underway and collaborative frameworks being finalised, the Quantum Valley Tech Park is expected to begin operations in phases. While an exact launch date has not yet been announced, stakeholders are moving swiftly to ensure that the core infrastructure, ecosystem enablers, and access mechanisms are established without delay.

The implications of this initiative are wide-ranging. For India’s IT services sector, it opens a new frontier of innovation and monetisation. For global enterprises, it provides a gateway into India’s emerging quantum economy. And for the state of Andhra Pradesh, it positions the region as a forward-looking innovation hub at the intersection of science, industry, and national strategy.

As quantum computing transitions from research to real-world utility, the Quantum Valley Tech Park stands as a bold declaration of India’s intent, not just to participate in the quantum future, but to lead it.