Amaravati, July 24 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said quantum computing and artificial intelligence should serve as key drivers of development as the state accelerates efforts to establish Amaravati Quantum Valley.
A delegation from Quantinuum, a global full-stack quantum computing company led by its Chief Executive Officer Rajeeb Hazra, called on the Chief Minister at the Secretariat and discussed strategic partnerships to develop Amaravati Quantum Valley into a global hub for quantum innovation, advanced research and cutting-edge technology development.
“Amaravati is an ideal destination for quantum research and innovation. Recognising quantum computing as the technology of the future, the government is establishing the Amaravati Quantum Valley,” Naidu said in a release.
He said the Amaravati Quantum Computing Centre is expected to become operational by December this year and noted that quantum testing facilities had already commenced operations in the state.
Hazra expressed Quantinuum’s interest in partnering with Andhra Pradesh to build a world-class quantum ecosystem aligned with India’s National Quantum Mission.
The discussions focused on collaboration in quantum skill development, AI-enabled quantum applications, advanced computing research, startup incubation and emerging technologies.
Representatives of Quantinuum informed the Chief Minister that the company was prepared to collaborate with Andhra Pradesh across the entire quantum value chain, including quantum computer hardware manufacturing as well as quantum algorithms and software development. PTI MS ADB
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