Amaravati, 11 December (HS): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said the Amaravati Quantum Valley should evolve into a global centre for advanced research and innovation.
Naidu met a delegation of top academicians, researchers and companies working in quantum computation, wet-lab sciences and wearable quantum technologies. The group presented a strategic roadmap to establish India’s first integrated quantum biomedical research ecosystem in Amaravati.
“Amaravati Quantum Valley should emerge as a hub for research and innovation. Andhra Pradesh has positioned itself as a promoter of frontier technologies and is committed to creating conditions that attract global-scale investment and innovation,” Naidu said in an official release.
He said the future lies in applications, knowledge and bridging critical gaps, noting that only a few countries are currently harnessing quantum science in biomedicine. The state must build a robust ecosystem and pursue breakthroughs, he stressed, adding that policymaking can provide the right framework to empower technology.
The delegation presented the Amaravati Quantum Bio-Foundry Vision, proposing a cutting-edge knowledge ecosystem anchored by a Quantum Simulation Centre, a National Quantum Bio-Foundry, an innovation hub and a nationwide spoke network.
The roadmap highlights focus areas including quantum medicine, quantum biology and life-sciences integration through a multidisciplinary, data-driven and computation-led approach. It outlines an integrated ecosystem of centres of excellence, clinical partners, industry collaborations, research facilities, computing infrastructure, and start-up support systems.
The delegation also discussed emerging use cases where quantum technologies are transforming biology and healthcare, noting that Andhra Pradesh—owing to its strategic location, research momentum and policy agility—is well placed to lead this sector.
Welcoming the vision, Naidu emphasised the need to build short, medium and long-term applications that deliver transformational outcomes. He said the ecosystem must follow a hub-and-spoke model to leverage India’s scientific talent and build strong national and global networks.
The TDP chief urged the delegation to maintain an open mind to all possibilities as Amaravati prepares to “shape the future of quantum biomedicine.”
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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar
