The Karnataka Government has revealed the deployment of QpiAI Indus, a 25-qubit quantum computing system, at the Quantum Computing Center of Excellence (QCCE) located at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Dharwad and IIIT-Raichur.

The installation will mark QpiAI’s second deployment in Karnataka, broadening access to quantum computing resources for both academia and industry in India.

The initiative, part of the Local Economy Acceleration Program (LEAP), aligns with the State’s aims to establish advanced technology infrastructure according to the Karnataka Quantum Roadmap.

The QpiAI Indus platform will be utilized for educational purposes, aiding in curriculum design, practical student training, and faculty-driven research, along with commercial projects, allowing businesses and innovators to test and implement quantum computing for actual challenges.

QpiAI will additionally offer continuous assistance to facilitate IIIT-Dharwad users in onboarding, application development, and implementing use cases in both research and industry collaborations.

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Priyank Kharge, Minister for IT/BT & Rural Development, Government of Karnataka says, “Karnataka has always led from the front, not just in India, but on the global stage. The installation of QpiAI Indus at IIIT-Dharwad’s Quantum Computing Centre of Excellence is a direct outcome of our Karnataka Quantum Roadmap, and it reflects our philosophy of building real infrastructure. We now have two quantum computing installations in the state, and this is just the beginning. Our centres of excellence, from agritech to space tech, are the bedrock of our innovation ecosystem, and quantum computing is the next frontier. We are not just skilling Karnataka’s youth for Karnataka, we are preparing them for the world.”

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N.S. Boseraju, Minister for Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka said, “The deployment of a 25-qubit quantum computer at IIIT Dharwad and IIIT Raichur marks a defining moment for applied science in our state. By embedding quantum computing within an academic institution of this stature, we are ensuring that research, experimentation, and discovery happen right here in Karnataka’s classrooms and laboratories. This is the kind of institution-industry convergence that transforms a state’s scientific capability for generations. We are proud to support and advance this vision.”

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Dr .Nagendra Nagaraja, CEO of QpiAI says,“This award is an important milestone for QpiAI and for India’s quantum journey. With QpiAI Indus at IIIT-Dharwad’s Quantum Computing Center of Excellence, our second installation in Karnataka, we are deepening regionalcapability while expanding national access to quantum infrastructure. We look forward to working closely with IIIT-Dharwad to enable hands-on learning and to accelerate commercial experimentation and adoption.”