Archive · 9 Jan 2026
India Advances Quantum Computing with Two Major Initiatives
India is making big steps in quantum computing.
Karnataka is setting up its first commercial quantum computer at IIIT-Dharwad.
This computer will start with 25 qubits and grow to 1,000 qubits in a few years.
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu has teamed up with a German company to give students and startups access to a 4-qubit quantum computer.
They will learn and experiment with real quantum hardware.
Both projects aim to make India a leader in quantum technology and help students and startups learn about this exciting field.
India's first commercial quantum computer will be deployed at IIIT-Dharwad in Karnataka, with a 25-qubit capacity initially, scaling up to 1,000 qubits within 2-3 years.
The Government of Karnataka is collaborating with QpiAI, a Bengaluru-based deeptech company, for this project.
Tamil Nadu has signed an LOI with Germany-based XeedQ GmbH to launch quantum computing programs for students and startups.
The program in Tamil Nadu will provide remote access to a 4-qubit quantum computer in the first phase, with plans to place a physical quantum computer in the second phase.
Both initiatives aim to advance India's leadership in quantum technologies and provide educational and startup opportunities in quantum computing.
- Who
- Government of Karnataka, QpiAI, Government of Tamil Nadu, XeedQ GmbH, IIIT-Dharwad, iTNT Hub
- What
- Deployment of India's first commercial quantum computer and launch of quantum computing programs for students and startups
- When
- January 8-9, 2026
- Where
- IIIT-Dharwad, Karnataka, India; Anna University, Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- To advance India's leadership in quantum technologies and provide educational and startup opportunities in quantum computing
- Location
- IIIT-Dharwad, Karnataka, India; Anna University, Tamil Nadu, India
- Companies Involved
- QpiAI, XeedQ GmbH
- Collaborators
- Government of Karnataka, Government of Tamil Nadu, IIIT-Dharwad, iTNT Hub
- Current Qubit Capacity
- 25-qubit (Karnataka), 4-qubit (Tamil Nadu)
- Future Qubit Capacity
- 1,000-qubit (Karnataka, planned in 2-3 years)
- Focus Areas
- Quantum AI, Computing, Education, Startups
- Ministers Involved
- Priyank Kharge (Karnataka), Unknown (Tamil Nadu)
