IBM has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Government of Maharashtra to identify opportunities of support for the state’s quantum initiatives.
According to IBM, the LoI outlines areas of exploration that may include providing insight, knowledge, and expertise the state may use to help craft its own quantum initiative, and contributing to the development of the state’s quantum ecosystem through workshops and other skills development efforts.
Through collaboration with IBM, the state wouldharness quantum innovation to transform lives, while building a skilled talent pool to democratise its benefits and make them accessible to every citizen of the state, he added.
“IBM welcomes the opportunity to engage with the Government of Maharashtra on advancing quantum computing skills in the state, in alignment with the country’s National Quantum Mission, and vision of Viksit Bharat,” said Sandip Patel, Managing Director, IBM India and South Asia. IBM also opened its IBM India Client Experience Centre in Mumbai designed to support Indian enterprises to harness the full potential of emerging technologies.
Inaugurating the centre, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said, “With AI, quantum computing, and semiconductors, we are building a Viksit Maharashtra and Viksit Bharat. These technologies can accelerate sustainability and efficiency across sectors, creating new opportunities for growth and progress.”
The centre would also offer immersive experiences across IBM’s full portfolio such as AI, including the watsonx platform, data and automation, cybersecurity, hybrid cloud, and consulting-led transformation, the company said.
Published – August 14, 2025 10:50 pm IST