Tamil Nadu to put quantum computers in hands of students, startups - Business Standard
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Home / Technology / Tech News / Tamil Nadu to put quantum computers in hands of students, startupsTamil Nadu to put quantum computers in hands of students, startupsTamil Nadu will give students and startups direct access to real quantum computers through a state-backed programme, aiming to build practical deep-tech skills premium iTNT Hub is working closely with academic institutions, startups, and research communities across the state to improve the information technology ecosystem | Representative PictureBS Reporter Chennai 2 min read Last Updated : Jan 09 2026 | 7:07 PM ISTListen to This Article iTNT Hub, a public–private initiative supported by the government of Tamil Nadu, has signed a letter of intent with Germany-based deep-tech quantum computing company XeedQ GmbH at Umagine 2026 to launch one of India’s first state-backed quantum computing programmes that give students and startups direct access to real quantum hardware. iTNT Hub is working closely with academic institutions, startups, and research communities across the state to improve the information technology ecosystem. This initiative marks a shift from theory to practice. Learners and early-stage innovators in Tamil Nadu will work on an actual quantum computer rather than using simulators or cloud access.