QpiAI-Indus

QpiAI-Indus: Bengaluru-based QpiAI, one of the 8 startups selected under the National Quantum Mission coordinated by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), announced the launch of one of India’s most powerful quantum computers featuring 25 superconducting qubits, on World Quantum Day.

• About QpiAI-Indus: It is the first full-stack quantum computing system in the country.

o Features: It combines advanced quantum hardware, scalable control, and optimized software for transformative hybrid computing.

o Technological Integration: It integrates advanced quantum processors, next-generation Quantum-HPC software platforms, and AI-enhanced quantum solutions.

o Innovation Focus: Driving deep-science and deep-tech innovation across life sciences, drug discovery, materials sciences, mobility, logistics, sustainability, and climate action.

• About: Quantum computers are machines that leverage the principles of quantum physics, particularly superposition and entanglement, to perform calculations.

o Difference from Classical Computers: Unlike classical computers that use bits (0 or 1), quantum computers use qubits, which can exist in a combination of 0 and 1 simultaneously, enabling them to explore many possibilities at once.

o Capability: This allows them to tackle complex problems that are intractable for classical computers, potentially leading to breakthroughs in various fields.

• About National Quantum Mission (NQM): Launched by the Department of Science & Technology, the mission aims to harness quantum physics for next-generation communication and sensing systems.