IBM plans to deploy what it describes as India’s largest quantum computer at the newly developed Quantum Valley Tech Park in Amaravati in early 2027, according to a senior company executive. The facility will focus on developing practical applications for quantum computing and helping Indian enterprises prepare their IT infrastructure for post-quantum cryptography.

“The facility is almost ready. Machines should be here early next year,” Sandip Patel, managing director of IBM India and South Asia says.

The project is part of Andhra Pradesh’s Quantum Valley initiative, backed by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and being implemented by IBM in partnership with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). The initiative aims to establish Amaravati as a hub for quantum computing research, innovation and application development.

Patel said building the necessary infrastructure was only one aspect of the project, adding that developing applications and capabilities to use the technology would be equally important. The initiative is expected to support collaboration among industry, academia and researchers to explore potential commercial applications.

Quantum computing uses quantum-mechanical principles to process information and could help address complex problems that are challenging for conventional computers. However, widespread commercial applications are still developing. Patel said real-world quantum applications could take another three to five years to mature, although research into specific use cases is progressing globally.

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One example is a trial conducted by HSBC and IBM that improved predictions of whether European corporate bond trades would be executed at quoted prices by up to 34% compared with commonly used classical computing techniques. Patel said similar applications could be developed in India as the country builds its quantum computing capabilities.

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The project also highlights the importance of developing specialized talent. According to NITI Aayog, India will need to train around 100,000 quantum developers to strengthen its position in the technology during the 2030s.

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The deployment is expected to strengthen India’s quantum computing ecosystem by combining advanced computing infrastructure with application development, research and workforce training.