In a significant leap for India’s deep-tech landscape, Bengaluru-based quantum startup QpiAI, one of eight startups selected under the National Quantum Mission (NQM), has announced the launch of a 25-qubit superconducting quantum computer—positioning it among the most powerful quantum systems in the country to date.
Unveiled on World Quantum Day, the quantum system named QpiAI-Indus marks a major milestone as India’s first full-stack quantum computing system. It brings together state-of-the-art quantum hardware, robust and scalable control systems, and a comprehensive software stack tailored for hybrid quantum-classical computing environments.
The launch underlines India’s growing momentum in quantum science and innovation, with QpiAI emerging as a key force in shaping the country’s indigenous quantum ecosystem. Coordinated by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the National Quantum Mission aims to foster strategic investments in quantum R&D, support homegrown talent, and drive industrial applications of quantum technologies.
Pioneering a Practical Quantum Future
QpiAI-Indus integrates next-generation quantum processors with high-performance computing (HPC) platforms and artificial intelligence to deliver high-fidelity, application-ready solutions across sectors. The system is designed to unlock novel opportunities in life sciences, materials design, drug discovery, climate modelling, logistics, and more.
Since its inception in 2019, QpiAI has filed 11 patents and generated annual revenue of approximately ₹1 million. It has also secured substantial support from the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), bolstering its ambition to scale quantum computing adoption in India and globally.
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The company’s announcement aligns with World Quantum Day’s global celebration of scientific progress and cross-sector collaboration. As part of India’s broader ambition to become a global quantum powerhouse, the launch also signals growing domestic capability in superconducting qubit systems—considered one of the most viable technologies for practical quantum computing.
A National Quantum Talent Engine
Beyond technology, QpiAI is actively working to create one of the world’s largest quantum talent ecosystems. Through partnerships with academia, government, and industry, the company is helping build India’s capacity in quantum education and workforce development, ensuring a steady pipeline of skilled professionals to power future applications.
As India accelerates its quantum journey through the National Quantum Mission, the launch of QpiAI-Indus places the country on the global quantum innovation map—driving both sovereign capability and global competitiveness.
