IBM, TCS partner to deploy India’s largest quantum computer
AMARAVATI, INDIA — IBM and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) are partnering with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to launch India’s largest quantum computer at the upcoming Quantum Valley Tech Park in Amaravati.
Anchored by the IBM Quantum System Two and powered by a 156-qubit Heron processor, the project marks a major milestone in India’s National Quantum Mission. It could position the country as a global quantum innovation hub.
“Our National Quantum Mission is to make India a global hub in the quantum industry; a true center of innovation and job creation with access to the technology capable of solving some of our country’s and the world’s most pressing and complex challenges,” said N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
“With IBM, TCS, L&T, and other members, the Quantum Valley Technology Park represents how India’s industry and academia will soon be able to take an important step forward in accelerating the achievement of the mission’s goals.”
IBM, TCS to power India’s quantum leap
The Quantum System Two installation, subject to final agreements and export licenses, will make India home to its most powerful quantum computer to date.
IBM, a global provider of quantum computing and hybrid cloud solutions, will provide the core infrastructure, while TCS will lead efforts to develop quantum algorithms and industry use cases.
“Our collaboration with TCS will help attract the country’s thriving ecosystem of developers, scientists, and industry experts to develop algorithms and applications,” said Jay Gambetta, Vice President, IBM Quantum.
“Combining this with India’s National Quantum Mission we could see an acceleration of the next critical milestone – a successful demonstration of quantum advantage.”
Through their agreement, TCS and IBM will also provide cloud access to IBM’s quantum computers, enabling Indian researchers, scientists, and students to run experiments and simulations from anywhere in the country.
TCS to develop industry use cases for quantum
TCS, with over 607,000 employees across 55 countries, will focus on applying quantum technology to solve complex problems in sectors such as life sciences, energy, cryptography, and manufacturing. Its hybrid computing strategy aims to integrate quantum seamlessly with traditional computing systems.
“Hybrid architectures are the key to overcoming intractable computing challenges, with quantum computing serving as a catalyst,” said TCS CTO Harrick Vin.
“TCS’s Hybrid Computing strategy is creating what we believe is a breakthrough software layer that intelligently decomposes programs across current systems — CPUs, GPUs and emerging computing architectures — such as quantum.”
TCS recently ranked #8 in the OA500 2025, an objective index of the world’s top 500 outsourcing companies.
India’s Sunrise State backs quantum future
With nearly 1,000 km of coastline and a reputation for fostering tech-forward policies, Andhra Pradesh is positioning itself as a national leader in advanced technology. The Quantum Valley Tech Park is part of a broader vision to create high-end jobs, attract global investment, and build a thriving innovation ecosystem rooted in quantum research and application.
Once complete, the park is expected to attract top talent and global firms seeking to shape the next generation of computing.
