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Visakhapatnam: Finland-based Quantrol OX will establish the world’s largest testing, benchmarking and validation facility for quantum computer components in the upcoming Quantum Valley at Amaravati, company CEO Vishal Chatrath has said. The facility will position Amaravati as a global hub for quantum testing and measurement, he noted, adding that no country currently has a standardised platform for quantum component validation.
In an interview with Eenadu newspaper, Chatrath said India is poised to achieve self-reliance in quantum supply-chain management within the next five years. Matching that vision, Quantrol OX plans to install 100 test, measurement and benchmarking systems during this period—most of them built and deployed within Amaravati’s Quantum Valley. The company signed an agreement with the Andhra Pradesh Government during the Visakhapatnam Investors Summit, he told Eenadu in a special interaction.
Moved from Oxford to Finland for Advanced R&D
Chatrath said the company was first launched at Oxford University before shifting to Finland. Quantrol OX focuses extensively on quantum hardware R&D and the development of software required for quantum computers. It already works with India’s Ministry of Electronics and IT, the Department of Science and Technology and C-DAC, and serves clients in the US, Taiwan and several European nations.
Innovation Speed Has Risen Dramatically
A complete quantum setup requires over 2,000 components to operate flawlessly. Earlier, manufacturers could perform only 8–9 refinement cycles a year. With advanced automated systems, the company can now conduct nearly 300 cycles annually, drastically accelerating innovation.
A Major Opportunity for Researchers
All Quantrol OX systems across the world are interconnected, allowing researchers in India and abroad to log in, run experiments and access data remotely. Each test-and-measurement system costs at least ₹20 crore. The company will execute the project along with partners and investors, and expects India to emerge as a global supplier of testing platforms.
Training for 12,000 Engineers in the First Phase
Alongside building the testing ecosystem, the company aims to train one lakh quantum-hardware engineers. Course modules—prepared with Ivy League institutions and the University of California—will be released in December and made available online. Agreements are in place to train 12,000 engineers in the initial phase through collaborations with colleges and universities.
Amaravati’s Vision Was the Magnet
Chatrath said the vision, structure and execution capacity underlying the Amaravati Quantum Valley attracted the company. India’s strong talent pool for quantum-component manufacturing was another decisive factor.
Setting Global ‘Golden Standards’
He stressed that geopolitical uncertainties could disrupt quantum supply chains, making self-reliance in quantum hardware essential for India. Standardised testing and benchmarking are critical for building such hardware. Just as automobile components are checked against “golden standards”, Quantrol OX aims to build the global golden-standard system for quantum hardware testing—right from Amaravati.