From Our Correspondent
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh is set to anchor a new scientific leap at the intersection of quantum technology and biology with the launch of a Global Quantum Bio Foundry at Amaravati, a move aimed at accelerating breakthroughs in drug discovery, medical devices and advanced treatment protocols.
Aligned with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s vision of positioning Andhra Pradesh as a global quantum technology hub, the state government has decided to bring the Quantum Bio Foundry under the ambit of the Amaravati Quantum Valley. The facility will enable discoveries that are not feasible through conventional computing, leveraging quantum-powered biological modelling and simulation.
Officials said the Quantum Bio Foundry will focus on next-generation pharmaceuticals for complex diseases, enzyme engineering, advanced therapies and cutting-edge medical device manufacturing. The initiative is expected to attract substantial foreign investments, create high-value jobs and foster research-led enterprises and startups.
Leading technology and research institutions, including Tata Consultancy Services, IBM, CSIR, IIT Delhi, CVJ Center and Centella AI, will partner in the Amaravati-based facility.
One lakh youth to receive quantum training
The Chief Minister’s Amaravati Quantum Valley concept, unveiled in May 2025, has moved rapidly from idea to execution within nine months. An advanced IBM 133-Qubit Quantum System Two is scheduled to be installed in Amaravati by September this year, marking one of the most sophisticated quantum deployments in the country.
Andhra Pradesh has already emerged as India’s first state to implement a dedicated quantum policy, with over 60 national and international companies joining the ecosystem. The country’s first Quantum Reference Facility will commence operations from April 26, supported by strategic partnerships with global institutions.
As part of its human capital push, the state has begun training over one lakh youth in quantum technologies. More than 20,000 students from 137 colleges have participated in quantum hackathons, while 1,056 faculty members have received specialised training.
With robust quantum computing infrastructure taking shape, Amaravati is being positioned as a major hub for healthcare, biotech and deep-tech startups—signalling Andhra Pradesh’s intent to compete at the frontier of next-generation science and innovation.