IBM, TCS collaborate with Andhra Pradesh govt to set up quantum computing infrastructure

IBM, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and the Government of Andhra Pradesh have announced a joint plan to install India’s largest quantum computer at the upcoming Quantum Valley Tech Park in Amaravati. The initiative is part of India’s broader effort to strengthen its position in the global quantum computing landscape. 

The collaboration aims to bridge gaps between research and real-world application, advancing both scientific knowledge and industrial capabilities. 

The project will feature IBM’s Quantum System Two with a 156-qubit Heron processor. This system will be the most powerful quantum computer in the country once operational. The Quantum Valley Tech Park, currently under development, aims to support research, development, and application of quantum technologies across various sectors. 

TCS will collaborate with IBM to create software tools, algorithms, and applications suited to quantum systems. These developments are expected to help solve complex problems across industries and academic research. As part of the partnership, TCS will work on creating use cases in areas such as life sciences, cryptography, energy, supply chain, and materials science. 

The facility will offer Indian researchers and developers access to IBM’s cloud-based quantum computing systems. This access is intended to help build a local quantum workforce and drive new applications. 

“Our National Quantum Mission is to make India a global hub in the quantum industry; a true center of innovation and job creation with access to the technology capable of solving some of our country’s and the world’s most pressing and complex challenges,” said N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.  

“Our collaboration with TCS will help attract the country’s thriving ecosystem of developers, scientists, and industry experts to develop algorithms and applications,” said Jay Gambetta, Vice President, IBM Quantum. 

“Hybrid architectures are the key to overcoming intractable computing challenges, with quantum computing serving as a catalyst. TCS’ Hybrid Computing strategy is creating what we believe is a breakthrough software layer that intelligently decomposes programs across current systems — CPUs, GPUs and emerging computing architectures — such as quantum,” said Harrick Vin, Chief Technology Officer, Tata Consultancy Services.