Andhra Pradesh to Get India’s First Quantum Reference Facility in Amaravati, Plus Smart Cryogenic Component Plant

Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, September 12, 2025 — In a major push to position Andhra Pradesh at the forefront of quantum technology, the state government has approved the establishment of India’s first Quantum Reference Facility in Amaravati, along with a Quantum Cryogenic Components Facility. The investment for these twin initiatives totals approximately ₹40 crore for the reference facility, with an additional ₹200 crore committed by Amber Enterprises to build the cryogenic component plant.

The Quantum Reference Facility will serve as a testbed for benchmarking and characterising quantum hardware, such as qubits, quantum sensors, and other components. Scientists and startups in quantum computing will be able to use this facility to verify performance, fidelity, and error rates. It will be a key part of the broader Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV) project, which is aligned with India’s National Quantum Mission.

In parallel, the cryogenic plant will manufacture essential hardware for quantum systems — particularly systems that require extremely low temperatures for operation. Such components are critical for superconducting qubits and other quantum technologies with high sensitivity. Officials say that having local manufacture of these parts will reduce dependency on imports and strengthen the hardware ecosystem in India.

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu welcomed these announcements and emphasised that AQV, with backing from partners including major tech companies and academic institutions, aims to make Amaravati a “quantum-electronics innovation hub”. Startups, research institutions, and global partners have expressed interest in locating R&D and manufacturing operations around AQV.

These developments come alongside other recent reforms in Andhra Pradesh, including rollout of smart ration cards, improvements in emergency response infrastructure, and stronger support for entrepreneurship. The quantum initiatives are expected not just to drive scientific progress but also to generate high-skill jobs and attract investments in advanced electronics and hardware domains. State officials believe Amaravati’s quantum facilities will become magnets for innovation and talent, supporting the state’s longer-term vision of tech-led growth.