QpiAI Launches 25-Qubit Superconducting System Under India’s National Quantum Mission
Insider Brief:
- QpiAI’s launch of the 25-qubit superconducting system directly supports India’s National Quantum Mission goals of building core infrastructure and advancing domestic quantum technologies.
- The system aligns with NQM targets for developing intermediate-scale quantum computers and contributes to India’s broader quantum ecosystem.
- As one of the eight startups selected under NQM, QpiAI plays a key role in bringing together research and industry, helping translate quantum innovation into scalable, application-ready technologies.
Bangalore-based startup QpiAI has launched a 25-qubit superconducting quantum computer, marking one of the most powerful quantum systems built in India to date. According to a news release from the Government of India’s Press Information Bureau, the system—called QpiAI-Indus—was formally released on World Quantum Day, April 14, 2025. The launch represents the country’s first full-stack quantum computing platform and forms part of the company’s contributions under the National Quantum Mission.
QpiAI is one of eight startups selected under the NQM, which is coordinated by India’s Department of Science and Technology. As noted by a separate report from The Quantum Insider, the NQM is a government-backed initiative with a total investment of Rs. 6003.65 crore (approximately $740 million USD), spanning the fiscal years 2023–2031. The mission is intended to accelerate India’s capabilities across quantum computing, communication, sensing, metrology, and materials.
Full-Stack System Architecture
According to the release, the QpiAI-Indus system integrates three main components: quantum processors built on superconducting qubits, a Quantum-HPC software stack, and AI-assisted hybrid optimization tools. Superconducting qubits form the basis of many leading gate-based quantum computing architectures globally, including those developed by IBM, Google, and Rigetti. QpiAI’s system includes scalable control infrastructure and a cryogenic setup required for operating superconducting qubits near millikelvin temperatures.
The platform’s software stack includes QpiAISaaS, a hybrid quantum-classical optimization engine, and QpiAI-Opt, which incorporates classical machine learning techniques to guide quantum algorithms in solving real-world problems. These tools are designed to enable users to access quantum hardware through an integrated interface that supports classical-quantum hybrid workflows.
Application Areas and Use Cases
QpiAI states that its technology stack is designed for cross-domain use, with a focus on high-impact sectors such as drug discovery, materials design, supply chain logistics, and climate modeling. While specific demonstrations have not been detailed in the announcement, the company has previously published results using hybrid optimization methods on quantum-inspired platforms.
QpiAI also reports 11 patent applications and early revenue through a licensing model for its AI-based optimization software. The company has secured financial support from India’s Small Industries Development Bank, reflecting ongoing efforts to build a self-sustaining deep tech ecosystem through national innovation programs.
Alignment with National Quantum Mission and Outlook
The launch of QpiAI-Indus aligns with the NQM’s strategic goals of establishing core infrastructure, advancing indigenous technology development, and cultivating a skilled workforce in quantum technologies. The NQM has delineated specific milestones for quantum computing evolution, including the development of intermediate-scale quantum computers with 20–50 physical qubits within three years, scaling up to 50–1000 qubits over eight years.
To further support research and innovation, four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) have been established: Quantum Computing at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, Quantum Communication at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and the Centre for Development of Telematics, New Delhi, Quantum Sensing & Metrology at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, and Quantum Materials & Devices at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.
The NQM also emphasizes the importance public-private collaboration to bring together fundamental research and deployable technologies. Startups such as QpiAI are integral to this mission, contributing to the development of scalable quantum systems and encouraging innovation in quantum computing applications. This development contributes to the country’s expanding quantum infrastructure and provides a platform for exploring early applications in hybrid computing, aligning with the NQM’s vision for a quantum-enabled future.