Vani Jha
AU QUASAR to serve as India’s premier academic–industry quantum collaboration hub
Bengaluru, February 12, 2026 — QpiAI, India’s pioneering indigenous quantum computing company, and Alliance University today announced a landmark strategic partnership to establish the AU QUASAR (Quantum AI School for Advanced Research) Experience
Center at Alliance University’s upcoming Electronic City campus in Bengaluru. The initiative will provide access to India’s first commercially available 8-qubit superconducting quantum computing system and marks a significant milestone in India’s quantum technology journey.
Alliance University and QpiAI will jointly deploy QpiAI’s educational flagship QVidya 8- qubit superconducting quantum system along with the QpiAI Explorer platform at the AU QUASAR facility. Located at the heart of Bengaluru’s technology corridor, the center will serve as a quantum computing hub for over 200 global technology companies, national defence and aerospace PSUs, and India’s 8,000+ startup ecosystem, while aligning closely with the objectives of the National Quantum Mission (NQM).
“This partnership embodies our vision of making quantum computing accessible to every Indian innovator, researcher, and enterprise,” said Dr. Nagendra Nagaraja, Founder & CEO of QpiAI. “By combining QpiAI’s indigenous and sovereign quantum technology with Alliance
University’s academic excellence and strategic location, we are creating a national reference site that will accelerate India’s quantum computing adoption and contribute meaningfully to the National Quantum Mission goals.”
Mr. Abhay G Chebbi, Pro-Chancellor of Alliance University, stated: “AU QUASAR is not merely a reference installation; it is designed as a living model of academic–industry collaboration in its truest sense. It will integrate degree programs, research, enterprise engagement, and Quantum Computing as a Service (QCaaS) under one roof. As one of the very few structured quantum education initiatives in India, AU QUASAR will help build the national quantum talent pipeline while creating sustainable commercial and research outcomes.”
The AU QUASAR Experience Center will offer:
- Hands-on quantum computing access for academia, enterprises, and government
- Undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree pathways in Quantum Computing, AI, and allied deep-tech domains
- Collaborative research projects and proof-of-concept validation
- QCaaS access for commercial and strategic clients
By combining infrastructure, curriculum integration, enterprise outreach, and real-system access, AU QUASAR aims to become one of India’s most visible and credible quantum computing platforms bridging education, research, and commercialization in a single ecosystem.
The facility is expected to become operational in the coming months and will serve as a scalable model for future quantum experience centers across the country.
About QpiAI
QpiAI is India’s leading indigenous quantum computing company focused on developing superconducting quantum systems, quantum software platforms, AI solutions, and democratizing quantum technology access across the nation in alignment with the National Quantum Mission.
About Alliance University
Alliance University is Karnataka’s first State Private University, located in Bengaluru, recognized for its innovative academic models and strong industry integration, the University continues to expand its footprint in deep-tech education and research. The AU QUASAR Center will be housed at Alliance University’s upcoming Electronic City campus, positioning it at the heart of India’s most dynamic technology ecosystem.