TCS and IBM Join Hands to Shape India's Quantum Future in Andhra Pradesh
In a landmark move poised to accelerate India's presence in the global quantum computing arena, technology giants Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and IBM have partnered to develop the country's quantum ecosystem through a new initiative in Andhra Pradesh. The announcement comes as part of their participation in the state's first-of-its-kind Quantum Valley Tech Park, currently under development in Amaravati, the capital city.
Anchoring the tech park will be the installation of IBM’s most advanced quantum system the IBM Quantum System Two equipped with a 156-qubit Heron processor. This marks the deployment of India’s largest quantum computer to date. The collaboration is set to empower Indian researchers, developers, and industry stakeholders to explore quantum advantage through next-generation applications and computing breakthroughs.
N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, emphasized the strategic importance of the project. “India’s National Quantum Mission envisions positioning the country as a global hub in the quantum industry. With Andhra Pradesh pioneering the development of the Quantum Valley Tech Park, we are not only laying the groundwork for a quantum-powered economy but also leading the global quantum revolution”, said Naidu. He noted that the park is a critical step in aligning with national ambitions and positioning the state as a first mover in adopting quantum technologies.
Through this alliance, TCS will work closely with IBM to build algorithms and applications targeted at solving complex challenges in sectors such as life sciences, material sciences, cryptography, supply chain resilience, energy optimisation, and sustainable manufacturing. These use cases aim to demonstrate the real-world potential of quantum advantage solving problems currently beyond the capacity of classical computing systems.
Dr Harrick Vin, Chief Technology Officer, TCS, highlighted the transformative power of quantum computing as part of TCS’s broader Hybrid Computing strategy. “Hybrid architectures, combining CPUs, GPUs, and emerging technologies like quantum computing, are vital to tackling previously intractable problems. At TCS, we are developing a breakthrough software layer that decomposes computing challenges intelligently across these architectures, making quantum an integral part of future-ready solutions”, he stated.
Jay Gambetta, Vice President, IBM Quantum, expressed optimism about the impact of this collaboration. “We are excited about our plans with Andhra Pradesh to deploy our latest IBM Quantum System Two at the Quantum Valley Tech Park. Our partnership with TCS will help bring India’s vibrant developer and research communities closer to the quantum frontier”, Gambetta said. “Combining this with the momentum of India’s National Quantum Mission, we’re aiming for the next milestone a demonstrable quantum advantage”.
Members of the Quantum Valley Tech Park will gain access to IBM’s quantum resources through cloud-based systems, enabling academia and industries to experiment with quantum programming, collaborate on research, and innovate on commercial use cases. TCS, in particular, will play a key role in facilitating this access for Indian enterprises and educational institutions.
The Andhra Pradesh government believes that this quantum initiative will not only strengthen India’s tech capabilities but also generate high-end employment, attract global talent, and draw foreign investments. With key players like IBM, TCS, and L&T involved, the Quantum Valley Tech Park is set to become a global hub for quantum innovation bringing India a step closer to the forefront of next-generation computing.
This collaborative move signals a new chapter in India’s technological evolution, as quantum computing moves from theoretical promise to practical impact across industries.
