Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will inaugurate the nation’s first indigenous quantum computers testing facility at SRM University in Amaravati on April 14, coinciding with World Quantum Day, marking a significant milestone in India’s quantum computing journey. The launch will feature both the Amaravati 1Q system at Medha Towers in Gannavaram—initiated virtually with live cooling demonstration—and the Amaravati 1S as an open-access system visible to all attendees.
This facility establishes Andhra Pradesh as the first state to commission domestically developed quantum testing infrastructure, positioning Amaravati Quantum Valley as an international hub for quantum hardware innovation. The Amaravati Quantum Reference Facility (AQRF) serves as the anchor node of a national quantum hardware network, enabling India to independently design, test, certify and manufacture quantum systems.
Sovereign Infrastructure for Strategic Independence
The systems boast over 80 percent indigenous components and represent India’s first open-access quantum testbeds for validation, certification and research. Technologies developed at the facility—including cryogenics, precision electronics and quantum-grade fabrication—have direct applications in defence, healthcare and semiconductor manufacturing.
P.S. Pradyumna, secretary to the chief minister, described the launch as a “dream come true” for Andhra Pradesh residents. He credited CM Naidu’s vision for indigenous hardware ecosystems, noting SRM University’s pivotal role in making the facility accessible to students and researchers.
Amaravati Quantum Valley’s Rapid Ascent
The initiative builds on Amaravati Quantum Valley’s momentum since its inception in April 2025. The valley hosts an IBM 133-qubit quantum computer and maintains partnerships with over 80 industry and academic entities, establishing it among the world’s top five quantum hubs. CM Naidu’s June 30, 2025, Vijayawada workshop produced the Amaravati Declaration, outlining quantum integration across governance, medicine, aerospace, drones and education.
Pre-launch activities commence April 10 with demonstrations and technical sessions, culminating in the formal inauguration. The systems arrived in Amaravati on March 30, with assembly completed by startups Qubit Force and Qubit Tech.
National Quantum Mission Alignment
AQRF complements the National Quantum Mission’s ₹6,000 crore framework, addressing previous gaps in domestic quantum testbeds. IIT Chennai has enrolled 2.5 lakh students in quantum skilling programs per CM Naidu’s directive, building a talent pipeline for the ecosystem.
The launch shifts India from quantum consumer to producer, fostering “Made in Amaravati” hardware. CM Naidu envisions Andhra Pradesh among the global top five quantum centres by 2030, with Quantum Valley spanning research, innovation, manufacturing and skills development.
