15th September 2025 - Delft, Netherlands
QuantWare, the world-leading provider of quantum processors, today announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), India’s premier R&D organization of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Through this LoI, QuantWare and C-DAC will explore the co-development of hybrid quantum computing technologies to support government laboratories and academics pursuing quantum computing R&D.
“C-DAC continues to play a pivotal role in shaping India’s advanced computing landscape, both as a leader in high-performance computing and as the nodal agency for the Government of India’s ChipIN initiative, which is focused on strengthening domestic semiconductor design capabilities. Our partnership with Quantware, is a strategic step toward developing indigenous cryogenic electronics, superconducting quantum hardware, and securing access to advanced processor fabrication. This partnership is poised to drive impactful advancements in electronics and IT, reinforcing India's position in next-generation technologies”, said Shri. E. Magesh, Director General, C-DAC.
“Under the ChipIN initiative, our collaboration with Quantware—a global frontrunner in superconducting quantum processors—marks a significant step toward accelerating quantum innovation. Together, we aim to co-develop advanced cryogenic electronics that not only advance quantum computing technologies but also stimulate intellectual property in this critical domain. The initiative will significantly enhance India’s quantum ecosystem and reinforce our leadership in the future of computing,” said Dr. S D Sudarsan, Executive Director, C-DAC Bangalore.
“By combining C-DAC’s renowned expertise in high-performance computing with QuantWare’s leadership in large scale ultra fast Quantum Processors powered by VIO, we can co-develop some of the world’s most powerful hybrid computing systems,” said Matt Rijlaarsdam, CEO of QuantWare. “This collaboration is an important step toward advancing quantum sovereignty and delivering state-of-the-art processors for India’s national ambitions.”
The partnership is closely aligned with MeitY’s vision under the Chip-IN program and its Quantum Technology initiatives, reinforcing India’s commitment to building global collaborations in advanced semiconductor and quantum domains. It also complements the vision of India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM), which seeks to establish a strong ecosystem in quantum technologies. Together, these initiatives reinforce India’s ambition to become a global hub in next-generation computing, while further strengthening C-DAC’s role as a key national institution in advancing quantum and HPC convergence.
About QuantWare
QuantWare is building the world’s most powerful quantum processors. Its unique VIO 3D scaling architecture is the only technology that unlocks MegaQubit scale ultra-high-speed quantum processors, delivering exponentially more performance per Watt per dollar invested. VIO paves the way for the hyper-scale quantum computers that will solve humanity's greatest challenges.
The company was founded in 2021 by quantum computing experts Matt Rijlaarsdam and Alessandro Bruno as a spin-out from QuTech, a globally-leading quantum computing research institute, part of TU Delft in the Netherlands. Today, QuantWare produces quantum hardware at an industrial scale; it is the world’s highest volume QPU supplier with customers in over 22 countries. The company has won multiple awards, including the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Rising Star award in 2024. For more info, visit www.quantware.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
About C-DAC
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), is an autonomous Scientific Society of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has set up the ChipIN Centre at C-DAC Bangalore as a national hub for the country’s semiconductor design community. Conceived as a world-class, one-stop facility, ChipIN provides fabless chip designers from Startups, MSMEs, and Academia with access to EDA tools, fabrication services, and virtual prototyping hardware labs. As a centralized, cloud-supported infrastructure, ChipIN hosts advanced tools spanning the entire chip design cycle and delivers integrated services for fabrication and packaging. With India’s semiconductor industry on the verge of exponential growth, ChipIN plays a pivotal role in nurturing innovation, strengthening indigenous design capacity, and advancing the vision of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) to build a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem.
C-DAC is actively engaged in several nationally significant projects in the field of quantum technologies. These initiatives include the development of quantum accelerators, the establishment of a national quantum computing reference facility, and advancements in quantum communication along with related middleware and software stack development. As part of its Hybrid HPC-Quantum Mission, C-DAC also focuses on the indigenous development of quantum processing units, cryogenic electronics, and control hardware.
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