IIT-Madras becomes first Indian institution to join IBM Quantum Network

Indian Institute of Technology-Madras will join the IBM Quantum Network, making it the first Indian institution to join the over 180-member network, the American technology company said on Monday.

As a member of the network, IIT-Madras will get cloud-based access to IBM’s advanced quantum computing systems and quantum expertise to explore practical applications and advance quantum computing skills development and research in India.

“We believe the joint work will contribute towards India’s National Mission on Quantum Technologies and Applications to grow and prepare India for the future, further advancing India as one of the global powerhouses in computing,” said Sandip Patel, managing director, IBM India.