Amaravati Emerges as Global Quantum Learning Hub as AP Hits 10,000 Enrolments
Amaravati is rising as a global hub for quantum education as AP partners with WISER, Qubitech and QKrishi to train the next generation of quantum-ready talent. Over 10,000 students have already signed up for the mission.
The world’s largest quantum-learning mission is now underway in Andhra Pradesh, with a bold vision and early success. According to enrollment data from Qubitech (in partnership with WISER The Washington Institute for STEM, Entrepreneurship & Research and QKrishi Quantum), more than 10,000 Andhra students have already joined the programme, bringing the state significantly closer to the target of 50,000 learners.
A New Global Hub: Amaravati Quantum Valley
At the heart of this initiative lies the Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV), envisioned as India’s first dedicated quantum technology park. Through this hub, Andhra Pradesh aims to build an ecosystem where research, education, infrastructure, and industry converge.
The state government recently formalized a comprehensive quantum policy to oversee the development of AQV covering talent development, infrastructure creation, research facilities, and international collaboration.
As part of the rollout, infrastructure plans include a quantum-reference facility and cryogenic component manufacturing capacities foundational elements needed for building future quantum computers.
The WISER–Qubitech–QKrishi Programme: What Students Get
The collaboration between WISER, Qubitech, QKrishi Quantum and the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) brings global-standard quantum education to Andhra Pradesh.
- Accessible Entry: The programme is open to students from any background whether computer science, physics, mathematics, engineering or other streams. No prior quantum knowledge is required.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: The learning path spans from quantum fundamentals to advanced algorithms, covering quantum mechanics, quantum communication, computation, and hands-on exposure such as virtual lab tours.
- Global Faculty and Labs: Students will benefit from lectures by international researchers, including experts from cutting-edge quantum institutions, alongside virtual tours of labs worldwide.
- Skill-to-Career Pathway: Top performers may get scholarships, internships, and research-mentorship opportunities equipping them for careers in quantum computing, deep tech, AI, and research.
Strategic Vision: From 10,000 to 50,000 and Beyond
The 10,000-strong enrollment so far represents the opening phase of a much larger ambition. With committed partnerships, institutional support, and infrastructure investments already in motion, Andhra Pradesh is on track to hit the milestone of 50,000 quantum-trained learners soon.
The programme is a central component of India’s National Quantum Mission, which aims to foster quantum research, technology development, and a skilled workforce at the national level.
Officials say that AQV could emerge among the world’s prominent quantum hubs potentially rivaling global centers such as Boston, Munich, or Singapore by 2030.
What This Means for Students and India’s Tech Future
For students in Andhra Pradesh, this is more than just a course it's a gateway into future-defining technologies. With quantum computing poised to reshape industries from cryptography and cybersecurity to pharmaceuticals and advanced computation, early exposure can position Indian youth as global-ready innovators.
For India at large, the AQV initiative represents a strategic bet: building domestic deep-tech capacity, creating high-value jobs, and reducing reliance on foreign technology.