India's first open access quantum test beds launched in Amaravati

Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh capital Amaravati broke ground in India's Quantum Tech journey by launching country's first open access quantum test beds marking new Quantum era on the occasion of World Quantum Day on Tuesday.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday inaugurated two state-of-the-art cutting-edge Quantum Reference Facilities which will position Andhra Pradesh as the first state in India to host a dedicated quantum test and certification ecosystem.

Developed with indigenous technology, these facilities will enable testing and certification of quantum computing hardware, ushering in a new era of advanced technological capabilities in Amaravati.

The initiative is expected to significantly boost research, innovation, and industry collaboration in the rapidly evolving quantum domain.

The 1Q test bed, set up by Qubitech at Medha Towers, and the 1S test bed, developed at SRM University Amaravati using superconducting technology, will operate at extremely low temperatures nearing -273°C.

These mini quantum systems are designed to rigorously test quantum components and devices. The open-access facility at SRM University will be particularly beneficial for researchers, students, startups and companies working on quantum technologies, offering them a platform for experimentation and validation.

Leading institutions such as Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Indian Institute of Science and Defence Research and Development Organisation have extended technical support for this initiative.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister made it clear that the state government is committed to produce indigenous quantum computer from Amaravati soon and appealed to those who extended cooperation for the project to make it a reality stating that there is no dearth of funds for innovation and public universities also should compete with private universities towards encouraging innovation and start up projects.

He stressed the need for creating an eco system by filling gaps. Describing today as a greatest day on the occasion of birth anniversary of Baba Saheb Ambedkar and World Quantum Day, the Chief Minister said that with the launching of two quantum facility centres it is proved that India is capable of producing quantum computers.

The Chief Minister said for too long India missed major global breakthourgh in hardware and products. Now Quantum gives India a once in a generation opportunity to develop hardware.

Stating that Andhra Pradesh is proud to contribute to the national quantum mission, the Chief Minister stressed the need for spreading the message that we are capable of building institutions, talent, infrastructure, confidence and building the future of young generations.

Stating that Amaravati Quantum 1S and 1Q are not merely computers, the Chief Minister said that they are fully instrumental hardware test beds, which will enable validation, benchmarking and certification under real operating conditions. They will give India a platform not only to study Quantum technology but to build, test, refine and trust it.

With this Andhra Pradesh has become first Indian state to commission Quantum systems on its soil. He stated that Quantum will define future of computing. With establishing Amaravati 1S at SRM university and Amaravati 1Q at Medha towers , one strengthens academic and research access and another enable industry-facing testing and deployment.

Dedicating Amaravati Quantum reference facility -1 and Amaravati quantum reference facility-2 to nation, the Chief Minister opined that technology should empower every citizen. He said when Quantum accelerates drug discovery, people get better medicines, when it improves optimization, farmers can improve productivity.

He said Quantum will create opportunities not only for scientists, but also hardware engineers, cryogenic specialists, control system designers, fabrication experts, calibration teams, software developers and applied researchers.