Qubits from Bharat: India’s First Homegrown Quantum Computer Prototype Gets Green Light

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India has officially approved its first indigenous quantum computer prototype, marking a major milestone in the country’s push for technological self-reliance under the National Quantum Mission (NQM). Built by Bengaluru-based startup QpiAI, the system—named QpiAI-Indus—signals India’s entry into the global quantum race.

What Makes QpiAI-Indus a Breakthrough

Developed entirely in India, the full-stack system includes superconducting qubit hardware, control electronics, and hybrid quantum-AI software
Features 25 physical qubits with gate fidelities approaching global benchmarks
Designed for real-world applications in drug discovery, logistics, materials science, and climate modeling

Backed by National Quantum Mission

NQM, launched in 2023 with a ₹6,003 crore budget, aims to build scalable quantum systems with 50–1,000 qubits by 2031
QpiAI received a $3.5 million grant and is one of eight startups selected under the mission
The prototype approval aligns with India’s broader goals of reducing reliance on foreign tech and building domestic quantum infrastructure

Roadmap and Global Ambitions

QpiAI plans to launch a 64-qubit system (Kaveri) in 2026, followed by Ganges (128 qubits) and Everest (1,000 qubits) by 2028
The company is targeting 100 logical qubits by 2030, a key threshold for fault-tolerant quantum computing
Expansion into Singapore and the Middle East is underway, with IPO plans for 2026 or 2027

Challenges and Talent Pipeline

India still depends on imported cryogenic components, but QpiAI assembles 80% of its systems in-house
A Quantum Academy has been launched to train engineers and build a skilled workforce

Sources: TechCrunch, Financial Express, Fortune India, Digit, Drishti IAS, The Tech Portal.