QpiAI, IIIT Dharwad, L&T Cloudfiniti Partner for Quantum Growth
Bengaluru-based deep-tech company QpiAI has announced a significant partnership with IIIT Dharwad and L&T Cloudfiniti to accelerate quantum computing advancements in India. This collaboration aims to foster growth in the quantum sector through joint research and development, talent development, and the deployment of quantum solutions.
A key highlight of this partnership is the planned launch of the “Q-Vidya” eight-qubit quantum computer, which will be part of the initial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between QpiAI and IIIT Dharwad. This initiative aligns with India’s broader National Quantum Mission (NQM), a government-backed program with a substantial investment of approximately $740 million USD (Rs. 6003.65 crore) spanning 2023-2031, aiming to establish India as a leader in quantum technologies across various domains.
QpiAI has been a prominent player in India’s quantum landscape, having recently launched “QpiAI-Indus,” India’s first full-stack 25-qubit superconducting quantum computer on World Quantum Day (April 14, 2025). This system integrates quantum processors, a Quantum-HPC software stack, and AI-assisted hybrid optimization tools, designed for applications in drug discovery, materials design, supply chain logistics, and climate modeling. While a significant achievement, the qubits for “Indus” were fabricated abroad, highlighting India’s current reliance on foreign hardware, a dependency the NQM aims to address through investments in domestic fabrication capabilities.
The collaboration with L&T Cloudfiniti, a digital infrastructure arm of Larsen & Toubro, focuses on driving quantum computing workloads, including Quantum Computing as a Service (QCaaS). This partnership will leverage L&T’s cloud infrastructure to host and execute quantum algorithms, enabling scalable deployment of quantum solutions across various sectors such as finance, healthcare, and logistics. Both companies will engage in joint R&D programs at the intersection of AI and quantum computing, with future plans to develop a 256-qubit quantum computer, followed by a fault-tolerant quantum computer with 100 logical qubits for large-scale commercial applications.
IIIT Dharwad, an Institute of National Importance, has been actively involved in quantum technology through its Quantum Computing Club and workshops aimed at familiarizing students and educators with the fundamentals and applications of quantum mechanics and computing. Their involvement in the partnership with QpiAI and L&T Cloudfiniti underscores the academic sector’s crucial role in nurturing talent and driving research in this emerging field.
This partnership also aligns with the state of Karnataka’s ambitious plan to establish itself as a leading hub for quantum technology in Asia, aiming to build a $20 billion quantum economy by 2035. This includes initiatives for talent development, R&D targets like a 1,000-qubit processor, and the establishment of a Quantum Hardware Park and FabLine to support domestic production of quantum components. The broader push for quantum technology in India is driven by its profound implications for national security, defense, intelligence, and economic security, with significant government and private sector investment expected to accelerate commercialization and practical deployment.