iTNT Hub has signed a letter of intent with Germany-based deep-tech quantum computing company XeedQ GmbH at Umagine 2026 to launch quantum computing programmes that give students and startups direct access to real quantum hardware. As part of this, learners and early-stage innovators in Tamil Nadu will be able to work on an actual quantum computer, rather than using simulators or cloud-access.
In the first phase, students and startups across the State will gain remote access to a 4-qubit quantum computer developed by XeedQ. This will allow hands-on experimentation, algorithm testing, and exposure to real quantum workflows. In the second phase, Tamil Nadu will possibly become the first State government in India to place a physical quantum computer within the reach of its innovation ecosystem.
The programme will be anchored by iTNT Hub, a public-private initiative supported by the Government of Tamil Nadu, working closely with academic institutions, startups, and research communities across the State. XeedQ GmbH will provide the remote access, quantum hardware, technical expertise, and learning support as part of this engagement. The programme, which will be housed at iTNT Hub inside the Anna University campus, will include structured onboarding, guided usage, and capacity-building sessions to ensure meaningful adoption by students, researchers, and startups.
The pilot will be reviewed jointly by iTNT and XeedQ based on usage, learning outcomes, and ecosystem impact, with the potential to expand access and deploy additional infrastructure. “This programme is about learning by doing, and that is how meaningful quantum ecosystems are built,” said Gopalakrishnan Balasubramanian, founder and CEO, XeedQ.
Published – January 10, 2026 11:11 am IST
