Amaravati’s Quantum Valley Gets Structural Backbone Through AQCC Incorporation

The Andhra Pradesh government has formally established the Amaravati Quantum Computing Centre (AQCC) as a wholly owned government company under the Companies Act, 2013.

This move is part of the state’s ambitious plan to build a Quantum Valley in Amaravati, envisioned as India’s answer to Silicon Valley for quantum technologies.

GO-Ms-25: The Legal Backbone

• Issued by State IT Secretary Bhaskar Katamneni, the government order outlines the creation of AQCC and its strategic role in quantum innovation.
• The centre will serve as a technology hub, bringing together:
• Academic institutions
• Startups
• Global tech providers
• Research labs focused on quantum computing and allied fields.

Strategic Infrastructure & Governance

• 50 acres have been allocated by the Capital Region Development Authority for the Quantum Valley campus.
• The initial board of directors includes secretaries from departments like IT, finance, industries, agriculture, energy, health, and real-time governance.

This marks a pivotal moment in India’s deep-tech journey. The centre will support sectors like cybersecurity, pharmaceuticals, climate modeling, materials science, and AI.

This initiative could position Amaravati as a global nucleus for quantum innovation. The Amaravati Quantum Valley Declaration, adopted during a workshop on June 30, outlines a collaborative roadmap for quantum innovation.