Amaravati Quantum Valley reaches 4 Kelvin at quantum reference facility using Indian-made components
Amaravati, June 22
Amaravati Quantum Valley has achieved a major milestone in India's quantum technology journey by successfully reaching an ultra-low temperature of 4 Kelvin at its Quantum Reference Facility in Medha Towers using an indigenously developed dilution refrigerator built largely with Indian-made components.
Officials said the breakthrough marks a significant advancement for India's quantum-computing hardware ecosystem and strengthens the country's capabilities in cryogenic technology, a critical requirement for quantum computing, secure communications, advanced sensing systems and scientific research.
According to the Amaravati Quantum Valley team, more than 80 per cent of the components used in the dilution refrigeration system were sourced domestically, underscoring the growing strength of India's deep-tech manufacturing ecosystem and the government's "Make in India" vision.
Speaking to ANI, Andhra Pradesh Quantum Mission Director C V Sridhar described the achievement as a landmark moment for the state and the country.
"At Amaravati Quantum Valley, we have achieved a major milestone of reaching four Kelvin, which is minus 269 degrees, a temperature dilution refrigerator with almost all the indigenous components. This is a significant milestone for Amaravati Quantum Valley, the Government of Andhra Pradesh and the National Quantum Mission," Sridhar said.
He noted that the facility would enable Indian scientists and researchers to conduct testing and characterisation of materials and components at cryogenic temperatures within the country, reducing dependence on foreign facilities.
"Today we go to other countries to achieve this testing and characterisation. We now have the ability to do this testing and characterisation within India at Medha Towers. We need not go to countries like Germany or the Netherlands for achieving or testing and characterisation," he said.
Sridhar said Amaravati Quantum Valley is developing a full-scale deep-tech ecosystem built around infrastructure, hardware manufacturing, software innovation, talent development and industry collaboration. He added that the initiative is working with over 120 organisations and around 30 companies focused on quantum hardware development.
The project has also signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with 46 organisations for research collaboration, testing and ecosystem development. According to Sridhar, nearly 20 companies have already received government approvals to begin operations, while 80 to 100 professionals are currently working from Medha Towers.
India's first Quantum Reference Facilities at Medha Towers and SRM University are expected to provide advanced testing infrastructure for startups, researchers, laboratories and industry partners, further accelerating indigenous innovation and strengthening India's position in the global quantum technology landscape.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Been following Amaravati Quantum Valley's progress since last year. This milestone of reaching 4 Kelvin with an indigenous dilution refrigerator is proof that our scientists and engineers can match global standards when given the right ecosystem. Medha Towers is becoming the Silicon Valley of quantum tech! 🚀
Great achievement indeed, but let's not get carried away. Reaching 4 Kelvin is just the first step. For actual quantum computing, we need temperatures in the milliKelvin range, and maintaining stable cryogenic conditions for qubits is an entirely different challenge. Hope the same indigenous focus continues for the next phases.
As someone who works in material science, I know how difficult it is to achieve ultra-low temperatures with indigenously developed components. This is a massive step for "Make in India" in deep tech. Also, the fact that 46 MoUs and 20 companies already starting operations shows this isn't just a lab experiment - it's building an entire ecosystem. Well done, Team Amaravati! 🙌
Finally some good news from Andhra Pradesh! 😄 This is exactly the kind of high-tech investment that will create jobs and position India as a serious player in quantum technology. The reference facility at Medha Towers will be a game-changer for startups who currently have to send their samples abroad for cryogenic testing.
This is fantastic! But I hope the government ensures that this technology reaches our universities and research institutions in smaller cities too. Sometimes these big projects stay concentrated in one place. Still, very proud of what Amaravati Quantum Valley has achieved - 4 Kelvin with mostly Indian components is
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