India Launches First Quantum Computing Village in Amaravati
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | India's first Quantum Computing Village announced in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh |
| Location | Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh |
| Organizing Body | Real-Time Governance Society (RTGS) |
| Key Participants | IBM, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Larsen & Toubro (L&T) |
| Objective | Develop world-class quantum computing research, ecosystem development, and innovation hub |
| Infrastructure Design | L&T (design), IBM (conceptualization), dedicated on-site data center |
| Technical Focus | Quantum hardware deployment, long-term research collaboration ecosystem |
| IBM Quantum System Two | Advanced quantum computing system, technical details presented by Patryk Gumann (IBM Quantum, U.S.) |
| Collaboration | IBM & TCS to finalize infrastructure specifications, long-term expansion planned |
| Vision | Collaborative innovation platform, shared access to quantum resources, positioning Amaravati as a global hub for quantum innovation |
| Key Officials | Bhaskar Katamaneni (RTGS Secretary), Pradyumna P.S. (Special Secretary), Patryk Gumann (IBM U.S.), L&T Delegation (Indrajit Mitra, Vijayan, G. Ramakrishna), L. Venkata Subramaniam (IBM India), C.V. Sridhar (Academic Collaboration) |
| Facility Size | Spread across 50 acres |
| Focus Areas | Quantum hardware, research partnerships, AI, and High-Performance Computing (HPC) support systems |
| Expected Impact | Attract global talent and industry leaders, foster innovation in quantum computing |