Future for All: AP Launches Affordable Quantum Mission

AP Government has come up with an ambitious quantum tech training mission named “Amravati Quantum Mission” to equip 50,000 young people with cutting‑edge skills in quantum technologies and tied digital fields. Designed in collaboration with international and domestic industry experts, the mission focuses on quantum computing, artificial intelligence, data science and cybersecurity, which are the areas where global demand for talent and resources is growing rapidly.

Under this initiative, B.Tech, degree and intermediate students across the state can access structured online training delivered through the learn.qubitec.io platform. There are two phases, in which the first phase targets 3,000 students who will be admitted into a foundation program of about 32 hours, taught fully online with weekly modules, continuous assessments and a final examination.

The fee for this phase is kept very low, just ₹500, so that students from different economic backgrounds can fully participate, as only basic computer and internet access are required.

Students who perform well in Phase‑1 will be shortlisted for an advanced Phase‑2 program, which will be offered free of cost to around 3,000 candidates. This phase will deepen the conceptual understanding of quantum mechanics for computing, algorithms, quantum‑safe cryptography and applications in sectors such as finance, healthcare and logistics.

Additionally, participants will get to interact with researchers and professionals from leading institutions and companies abroad, gaining exposure to real quantum laboratories and current industrial use cases.

A key highlight of the mission is its emphasis on mentorship and career pathways. Top performers will receive special scholarships, research opportunities and internship support, helping in their transition from training to employment or higher studies. The state government expects that by systematically building this talent pool over the coming decade, Andhra Pradesh can attract investments in quantum and deep‑tech start‑ups, research centres and high‑end IT services which will be highly beneficial for the state.

Policymakers believe that such early adoption of quantum education will give the state a competitive edge as nations worldwide race to integrate this technology within their systems. By opening access to structured, industry‑driven courses at a very low entry cost, this mission aims to ensure that students in AP are not left behind in the next wave of technological innovation, and are rather leading the new generation.