India is set for another leap in quantum infrastructure with Rigetti Computing securing a contract to supply a 108-qubit quantum computer to the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in Bengaluru later in 2026. This development points to India’s strengthening global partnerships and growing domestic quantum capabilities. The quantum system will support research in hybrid quantum-classical computing and boost India’s research ecosystem in cutting-edge technologies.
The addition of this advanced quantum hardware expands India’s access to powerful quantum systems beyond existing ones, helping academic and industrial researchers alike explore applications in optimisation problems, chemistry simulations, and secure communications. Experts say such investments are critical for building a broader quantum tech ecosystem from research to real-world deployment.
