India’s First Full-Stack Quantum Computer

Source: PIB

Context: On World Quantum Day 2025, Bengaluru-based QpiAI launched India’s first full-stack quantum computer with 25 qubits.

• The innovation is part of India’s broader efforts under the National Quantum Mission (NQM) to lead in quantum technologies.

About India’s First Full-Stack Quantum Computer:

• What it is? QpiAI-Indus is India’s first full-stack quantum system, integrating quantum hardware, software, and AI-enhanced hybrid computing.

• QpiAI-Indus is India’s first full-stack quantum system, integrating quantum hardware, software, and AI-enhanced hybrid computing.

• Developed by: Created by QpiAI, a DST-supported startup under the National Quantum Mission.

• Key Features: Powered by 25 superconducting qubits. Equipped with next-gen Quantum-HPC platforms and AI-integrated software. Supports scalable control systems for real-world quantum applications.

• Powered by 25 superconducting qubits.

• Equipped with next-gen Quantum-HPC platforms and AI-integrated software.

• Supports scalable control systems for real-world quantum applications.

• Sectors Impacted: Enables solutions in drug discovery, life sciences, logistics, climate action, and materials science.

About National Quantum Mission (NQM):

• What it is? A strategic national initiative to develop and deploy quantum technologies across computing, communication, sensing, and materials.

• A strategic national initiative to develop and deploy quantum technologies across computing, communication, sensing, and materials.

• Launched in: Approved by the Union Cabinet in 2023, with a total budget of ₹6,003.65 crore (2023–2031).

• Nodal Organisation: Implemented by the Department of Science and Technology (DST).

• Core Objectives: Build intermediate-scale quantum computers (50–1000 qubits). Develop quantum communication networks, secure quantum satellites, and atomic clocks. Promote quantum sensing, metrology, and quantum-grade materials.

• Build intermediate-scale quantum computers (50–1000 qubits).

• Develop quantum communication networks, secure quantum satellites, and atomic clocks.

• Promote quantum sensing, metrology, and quantum-grade materials.

• Mission Components: Four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) for: Quantum Computing Quantum Communication Quantum Sensing & Metrology Quantum Materials & Devices Promote basic & applied research, innovation, and global competitiveness in quantum technologies.

• Four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) for: Quantum Computing Quantum Communication Quantum Sensing & Metrology Quantum Materials & Devices

• Quantum Computing

• Quantum Communication

• Quantum Sensing & Metrology

• Quantum Materials & Devices

• Promote basic & applied research, innovation, and global competitiveness in quantum technologies.